2022 World Cup favourites Brazil suffered heartbreak as they were knocked out of the World Cup by Croatia
The five-time champions scored late in the first half of extra time but couldn't protect their lead
Croatia equalised late in extra time to take the game to penalties
Tite's side lost on penalties, their second quarter-final exit in a row, to Croatia
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Brazil's 2022 World Cup ended in agonising fashion as 2018 finalists Croatia shockingly knocked them out on penalties.
Brazil took the lead late during the first half of extra time through a sensational goal from Neymar Junior but in perfect Croatian fashion, they scored a late goal to level matters through Bruno Petkovic.
Neymar, brazil, Tite, Rodrygo, 2022 World Cup, Croatia, Marquinhos, Casemiro, Antony, Alisson
Brazil have lost their last two quarter-finals at the World Cup. Photos by Matthew Ashton and Buda Mendes.
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The Croatians had momentum after Neymar's record-equaling goal but the Croatian side, who beat Japan on penalties in the Round of 16 showed their valuable experience.
Croatian keeper Dominik Livakovic was on top form as he denied Brazil several times. This is their second successive semi-final appearance and stunned the football world by knocking favourites Brazil out.
Reaction to Croatia's win
On social media, fans were as stunned as the Brazil fans all over the world as to how they lost to a team that offered little threat.
Zlatko Dalic's side have repeated some of the success of their run to the 2018 World Cup final in Russia, where all of their knockout games bar the final went to extra time, according to Sporting News.
twitar10222 trolled Brazil for the dancing.
"They going to dance at home now."
mike_h1990 felt for the five-time World Cup winners.
"Just a brutal way to lose. Were minutes away from advancing."
rabha004 feels although Saudi Arabia beating Argentina is considered the biggest upset, Croatia beating the favourites is huge.
"Talk about upset this is the biggest of them all."
dkkolodziej called Luka Modric led side lucky.
"Croatia won twice on penalties. There is no luckier team in this World Cup."
SauceBoss347 thinks Neymar, who scored the superb opener should've taken the first penalty which fell to Rodrygo, who missed.
"Idk why they didn’t have Neymar shoot first. Big L for Brazil."
2013Seahawks felt the South American giants have not lived up to their hype for a long time.
"Brazil is so overrated constantly, they've been average the last 20 years."
Others felt Brazil coach Tite was out of depth tactically against an organised side.
DDMU20
"Brazil isn’t tactically good enough. They let Modric control the midfield, and it did cost them at the end massively. Hats off to Croatia, they are making it further than anyone thought again, after 4 years with mostly the same players."
rudresh_ranaswi
"Brazil's tactics are to blamed for this loss, subbing Vinicious wasn't right. Inexperienced Rodrygo going to take first penalty, also, Allison has poor record in shootout."
Croatia will face the winner between Netherlands and Argentina. Brazil were tipped to go all the way due to their firepower but fell short at the quarters for the second time in a row.
iffy1985
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No more night club for Brazilian strippers in Qatar World Cup 2022
RemusLupin
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I thought former players' reactions will be in this post
lbt
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That's why I had told you several times: " almost loosing is better than almost winning"
dawiosyz
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Luka Modric consoling Brazil players at full-time ❤️ massive respect 🙌
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Rodricko is his son in Real Madrid.
emma_1017
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Most of the Brazil players still have some years in their carrier, expect Tiago and Dani Alves, and can be at next world cup if they keep up and remain injury free and hopefully some more better players like Endrick. I hope I witness them winning World Cup in the near future.
exactly
Djibril117
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No more dancing in this world cu
okyerealex993
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hmmmm Brazil the cup is not for you
soldierzway
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Guimares over Paqueta would have given more balance.
fiyacikmt
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Most of the Brazil players still have some years in their carrier, expect Tiago and Dani Alves, and can be at next world cup if they keep up and remain injury free and hopefully some more better players like Endrick. I hope I witness them winning World Cup in the near future.
LionelMessi30
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i am not a Brazilian fane, but I really sad for Neymar
XxKingCR7xX
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Croatia was the first decent team Brazil got. You can samba now.
Fiyacint
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Since all their players are playing in Europe, they are well known by most of these European countries. The last World Cup won in 2002, you hardly know some players, but they made the difference, Lucio,Edmilson, Kleberson & co. But now a days, 17 years old Brazilian is in Europe, they are playing European style in various club.
Edoo87
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it was shocking, ican't believe that
eggosa91
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Luka Modric consoling Brazil players at full-time ❤️ massive respect 🙌
heziknors
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Brazil lose what your understand no.14 stop no.6 in big big problem this is lose Brazil
podadopy
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wonder how many bet on this game
Riaadeim
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Rodrigo for first penalty is crazy
Graphics100
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Brazil 🇧🇷 was having Lukaka today 🤣🤣🤣
qwerty009
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Livakovic should be bought by a top European club. personally I would like to have him at Tottenham. He's the savior.
Hiybcikpuz
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so sad to see barzil's exit from wc
Stickle
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Brazil failed to realize... Anyone can dance. But not everyone can make it to the semifinals.
BLACOLOGY342
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Since the Brazilians started spraying their hairs, they've never won the World Cup. They should take note.
Vuzcilnr
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poor choice of penalty taker
LakpaYolmoz
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It's okay, someone has lose and someone has to win, its a football anyway guys tried though love u Neymar