BRAZIL AND CROATIA GAME RESULT: Check out who qualified for the semifinals of the 2022 World Cup
Brazil vs Croatia dueled for the quarterfinals of the 2022 World Cup
On penalties, Brazil lost to Croatia and was eliminated in the quarterfinals of the 2022 World Cup. In normal time, this Friday's game
In overtime, Brazil opened the scoring with a great goal by Neymar at the end of the first half. However, in the final stretch, Croatia managed to draw with Petkovic.
In this way, Croatia awaits the winner of the Netherlands x Argentina in the semifinals of the 2022 World Cup. Brazil, on the other hand, "comes home" and begins the preparation for the 2026 World Cup.
The 2022 World Cup final is scheduled for the 18th of this month of December. In addition to Holland vs. Argentina, France vs. England and Portugal vs. Morocco, the other quarterfinal games will be played.
After Brazil lost to Croatia (1-1 and 2-4), in a quarter-final game, Neymar was asked if this was the last World Cup of his career. The striker did not want to reveal what he intends to do.
"Sincerely, I do not know. I think talking now would be bad, because my head is hot, I'm not thinking straight. To say that this is the end would be rash, but I don't guarantee anything either. Let's see what happens from now on», said the 30-year-old striker after the game.
Neymar later evaluated the match against Croatia: “It seems like a nightmare. I can't believe what's happening. Now I want to go to my family and hug the closest people who can give me comfort. This defeat will hurt for a long time. That's why it's so sad. I would like to thank the Brazilian fan for his support, care and respect for all his teammates. Saying that unfortunately we didn't achieve our dreams, but that's part of it, it's football and it happens. Now it's time to go home, mourn and suffer for the defeat."
Veteran central Thiago Silva analyzed the defeat and consequent elimination of Brazil against Croatia, leaving some repairs to the team.
«In football we are subject to conceding a goal, regardless of the opponent. Croatia are a quality team. We could be more focused. We're not used to suffering that kind of counter-attack and I think we got a little disorganized», shot the centre-back, continuing: «On the second ball we lost, their counter-attack came out, which was all they wanted in that match.
moment, in addition to aerial balls. And the goal didn't even come through the air, it went through the ground. It's difficult. But, however