Kohsar News Network – December 9, 2022 (Ibtisam Raashed Abbasi)
Croatia has beaten the hot favorites Brazil 4-2 on penalties to advance to the semi-final stage of the Fifa world cup
The star-studded Brazil team got eliminated for the 4th time at the quarter-final stage in the previous 5 editions of the mega event
The Croatian defense showed its class and composure only to be beaten by the class and flare of Neymar Jr. in the 106th minute. On the edge of the box, Neymar executed a one-two with Paqueta before rounding the goalie and scoring a truly wonderful goal
It was thought to be the end of Croatia who somehow found a way to equalize in the 116th minute, displaying courage and true determination. Orsic after a wonderful run on the left side crossed it with Petkovic putting it past the in-form Liverpool star Allison
Livakovic was the Croatian hero in the penalties. He superbly dived to his left to save the penalty from Real Madrid’s super-sub Rodrygo. Marquinhos belted his penalty but it hit the pole and ended Brazil’s dream of raising the majestic trophy
Croatia would face the winner of the quarter-final between Argentina and the Netherlands
Ibtisam Raashed Abbasi
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