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Croatia Knocks out Brazil of FIFA World Cup after Breathtaking Game


Fri 09 Dec 2022 | 08:46 PM
Rana Atef

FIFA World Cup 2022 surprises didn't come to end yet after Croatia succeeded in defeating the strongest competitor and the most nominated team to capture the golden cup, Brazil. 

In a tough game, the match ended between both teams in a goalless draw, before it stretched to extra time.

In 105+1, Neymar scored the first goal for Brazil among cheers from the Brazilian audience and cries from the Croatians inside the Education City Stadium. 

Neymar goal💫

77 goals for Brazil 🇧🇷 equalling the great Pele

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However, the Croatian fighters refused to surrender and fought to hit the Brazilian nets with the equalizer goal.

In 116, Petkovic managed to hit the equalizer for Croatia, to expand the game once more to the stage of penalties. 

⚽️ GOAL! Bruno Petkovic

🇭🇷 Petkovic gets Croatia back on level terms with Brazil#Vatreni | #CROBRA | #FIFAWorldCup

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In penalties, Brazil missed two penalties, on the other hand, Croatia scored four penalties to end the match 4-2 for Croatia.

Regardless of the defeat, Brazil's Neymar managed to reach a new milestone by equaling Pele's goals for his national team with 77 goals.