Croatia vs Brazil Live Commentary, FIFA World Cup 2022 Qatar

#	Team	P	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Pts
Group A
1	Netherlands	3	2	1	0	5	1	4	7
2	Senegal	3	2	0	1	5	4	1	6
3	Ecuador	3	1	1	1	4	3	1	4
4	Qatar	3	0	0	3	1	7	-6	0
Group B
1	England	3	2	1	0	9	2	7	7
2	USA	3	1	2	0	2	1	1	5
3	Iran	3	1	0	2	4	7	-3	3
4	Wales	3	0	1	2	1	6	-5	1
Group C
1	Argentina	3	2	0	1	5	2	3	6
2	Poland	3	1	1	1	2	2	0	4
3	Mexico	3	1	1	1	2	3	-1	4
4	Saudi Arabia	3	1	0	2	3	5	-2	3
Group D
1	France	3	2	0	1	6	3	3	6
2	Australia	3	2	0	1	3	4	-1	6
3	Tunisia	3	1	1	1	1	1	0	4
4	Denmark	3	0	1	2	1	3	-2	1
Group E
1	Japan	3	2	0	1	4	3	1	6
2	Spain	3	1	1	1	9	3	6	4
3	Germany	3	1	1	1	6	5	1	4
4	Costa Rica	3	1	0	2	3	11	-8	3
Group F
1	Morocco	3	2	1	0	4	1	3	7
2	Croatia	3	1	2	0	4	1	3	5
3	Belgium	3	1	1	1	1	2	-1	4
4	Canada	3	0	0	3	2	7	-5	0
Group G
1	Brazil	3	2	0	1	3	1	2	6
2	Switzerland	3	2	0	1	4	3	1	6
3	Cameroon	3	1	1	1	4	4	0	4
4	Serbia	3	0	1	2	5	8	-3	1
Group H
1	Portugal	3	2	0	1	6	4	2	6
2	Korea Republic	3	1	1	1	4	4	0	4
3	Uruguay	3	1	1	1	2	2	0	4
4	Ghana	3	1	0	2	5	7	-2	3

Matches Played

Matches Won

Matches Drawn

Matches Lost

Goals For (Goals scored by a team)

Goals Against (Goals conceded by a team)

Goal Difference

Pts

Total Points

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Croatia's defensive resilience came out on top against Brazil's attacking flair and the 2018 runners-up have their goalkeeper Dominik Livaković to thanks for their first-ever win over Brazil. A heartbreak for Neymar and Co. but Croatia live up to their status yet again and after two gruelling knockout stage games, with both being decided on penalties will look to get some much-need rest before their semi-final game on Tuesday against the winner of the game between Netherlands and Argentina.

Dominik Livakovic has made 4 Penalty shootout saves. No goalkeeper in World Cup history has made more.

Reliable. 🔒 pic.twitter.com/Tjqxl4yyrA
— Statman Dave (@StatmanDave) December 9, 2022

Brazil fail to break their quarter-finals curse as they are eliminated from this stage for the fourth time in their last five appearances since last winning the competition in 2002.

Croatia defeated Japan on the penalties to book their place in the quarter-finals. They did it again and this time knocked out five-time champions and favorites Brazil on penalties. They have won all of their four shootouts in the World Cup to date.

FULL-TIME: CROATIA 1-1 BRAZIL
PENALTIES CRO 4-2 BRA.

Croatia shatter Brazillian dreams on penalties as their dogged defensive performance and nerves on the penalties help them progress to the semi-finals.
Neymar opened the scoring in injury time of extra-time's first half but Petkovic's 117th minute goal took the game into penalties. Croatia converted all of their penalties while Brazil missed two, as the game ended in a 4-2 win for Croatia on penatlies.

CROATIA BECOME THE FIRST TEAM TO BOOK THEIR PLACE IN THE 2022 FIFA WORLD CUP SEMI-FINALS!!!!!!!!!!!!

Marquinhos missess!!!! His shot deflects off the left hand post!!!! It's all over for Brazil!!!!!!

Brazil have to score!! Marquinhos to take the penalty.

Orsic with a confident penalty and drills his shot in the bottom right. CROATIA 4-2 BRAZIL

Pedro keeps the momentum going for Brazil. He makes it 3-2.

Luka Modric for Croatia. WOW!!!! Under pressure, he makes no mistake and drills his penalty into the right corner. CROATIA 3-1 BRAZIL

CROATIA 2-1 BRAZIL ( on penalties. )

Casemiro with a powerful shot into the right corner. Livakovic guesses right but the ball has too much power.

Croatia lead 2-0 on penalties!!!!

Majer for Croatia. The winger also opts to go straight in and scores!!!

LIVAKOVIC IS ON FIRE!!!!!!!!!!!! He rightly predicts Rodrygo's effort and saves the penalty. Croatia lead 1-0

Rodrygo will take Brazil's first penalty.

Vlasic goes straight down the middle and Croatia lead 1-0 on penalties!!

Nikola Vlasic will get the penalties underway.

PENALTIES.

CROATIA TO GO FIRST.

Croatia scoring with their first shot on target. An absolute warrior spirit from this country on such a consistent basis at World Cups. They are the smallest nation (population-wise) at this tournament. They produce great players with a great mentality. #HRV #BRA #FIFAWorldCup
— Nizaar Kinsella (@NizaarKinsella) December 9, 2022

It does not get any more nailbiting that this!!!!
The two teams could not be separated after two hours of play and now the semi-final spot will be decided on penalties.

END OF EXTRA-TIME: CROATIA 1-1 BRAZIL.

Neymar thought he had scored the decisive goal of the game right at death in the first half of extra time but Croatia pulled level in dramatic fashion with two substitutes, Petkovic and Orsic combining for the 117th minute equalizer.

120+2' Brazil have a free-kick near the box. The devliery is good and Thiago Silva just about gets a touch to it to send it on target but Livakovic makes another save.

120' We will have two minutes of added time.

117' Bruno Petkovic.

117' Petkovic and Croatia celebrate wildly and rightfully so, but Petkovic takes off his shirt and is booked by the referee.

117' Bruno Petkovic.

117' CROATIA HAVE THE EQUALIZERRRRR!!!! PETKOVIC SLOTS IN THE BALL and it's back to all squares again.
Late drama in the game as Croatia pull level out of nowhere. Substitute Mislav Orsic sends in a good cross from one of his first touches of the game and Petkovic drops a shoulder for a simple left-footed finish. The ball takes a deflection off Silva as Alisson can only see the ball going in.

Substitution for Croatia. Mislva Orsic replaces Marcelo Brozovic.

114' Croatia with their final change as they bring on Orsic to add pace to their team.

111' Lovren sends in a dangerous ball inside the box from deep but Thiago Silva puts his body on the line to prevent it from causing any danger.

Substitution for Croatia. Ante Budimir replaces Borna Sosa.

110' Croatia make another change as Sosa makes way for Budimir, a striker.

109' Perisic sends in a good ball inside the box but it just misses Majer and Sandro clears it just in time.

Substitution for Croatia. Lovro Majer replaces Mateo Kovacic.

Substitution for Brazil. Fred replaces Lucas Paqueta.

Substitution for Brazil. Alex Sandro replaces Eder Militao.

106' Both teams make changes to their lineup as they look to hang on for the last 15 minutes of the game.

The strength and athleticism to ride that tackle in the box, the composure to take it past Livakovic… In that kind of moment.

Respect the man. Neymar Jr. pic.twitter.com/r4X1PrRtG2
— Joe Crann (@YesWeCrann) December 9, 2022

END OF EXTRA TIME FIRST-HALF: CROATIA 0-1 BRAZIL.

Neymar breaks the deadlock in the dying moments of the first half of extra time to put Brazil 1-0 up. All the pressure now on Croatia as they will need to score a goal in the final 15 minutes of the game to have a shot at making it to the semi-finals. They have not recorded a shot on target yet.

105+1' Neymar

105+1' GOALLLLLL!!!!! NEYMAR PUTS BRAZIL AHEAD!!! Neymar with a wonder goal. He picks the ball at the edge of the box and plays a quick one-two with Paqueta, who produces a wonderful offload back to his team-mate. Neymar fends off a block and goes around Livakovic before smashing his effort into the back of the net.

105' We will have a minute of added time.

CHANCE! Petkovic does brilliantly on his own in the final third to make his way past three defenders before setting up Brozovic on the run. The midfielder lines up a blast, but he fires over the top.

97' The danger is not clear yet as Antony has the ball at his feet again and sends in a cross. Neymar gets his head to the ball to set up Pedro but Croatia have the numbers inside the box and Croatia eventually clear the danger.

96' Antony with a silky move to take the ball away from Sosa. The Manchester United winger is free on the left flank and ensure possession for Brazil.

94' Antony is fouled again neat the sidelines by Sosa and does not look happy at all. No yellow card for Sosa as Brazil take a quick free-kick,

92' Brazil with a corner early on. Neymar's delivery is good and is flicked on inside the box by Pedro but Paqueta has to give it a chase and falls awkwardly after being fouled. The game pauses for a few seconds as the referee checks on the midfielder, who looks to be in pain but will be able to continue.

91' Here we go! Brazil get the first-half of Extra time underway.

Croatia lacking not only pace but also a proper target man in the final third. Bruno Petkovic adds a much needed aerial presence inside the box but has not been able to receive much service since coming on.

🧤 No player at #Qatar2022 has made more saves in a game than Dominik Livakovic (9) https://t.co/y7XZmV4Cwf
— WhoScored.com (@WhoScored) December 9, 2022

The game will head into extra-time as a resilient Croatia frustrated Brazil throughout the second half as well. Brazil had kicked off the second half in style and had two chances early on and saw all of their efforts on goal saved by Livakovic. Croatia are yet to record a goal on target and will likely adopt an even more cautious approach in extra-time.
Will we be able to see a goal? Let's find out.

END OF 90: CROATIA 0-0 BRAZIL.

Croatia have been equal to Brazil's attacks and held their own against their incessant attacks. Livakovic kept his team in the game and faces and it will be interesting to see just how long Croatia can withstand Brazilian attacks.

90+4' Antony with a poor shot on goal which is straight at Livakovic, who is happy to collect it and wait out the final whistle.

90+3' Modric commits a foul on Rodrygo as the player looked to break through. Brazil earn a free-kick but the will have to build from their half.

All Brazil fans right now 😐 pic.twitter.com/MpgCm284MZ
— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) December 9, 2022

90+1' Juranovic closes in on Neymar and blocks his cross inside behind for a corner. Brazil fail to make anything out of their corner.

90' We will have four minutes of added time.

Substitution for Brazil. Pedro replaces Richarlison.

84' Brazil make a change as Richarlison is taken off for Pedro. An interesting change.

80' SAVE! Brazil build a good chance from the right. Neymar receives the ball inside the box from a cross and lays it up for Paqueta, who goes with a low-first time shot, which is straight at Livakovic.

Marquinhos

77' Marquinhos with a heavy challenge on Modric, bringing down the midfielder. He is booked for that challenge.

76' LIVAKOVIC has been a wall tonight!!! The goalkeeper comes quick off his line to make the angle narrow for Neymar, whose left-footed shot is deflected behind for a corner.

Substitution for Croatia. Nikola Vlasic replaces Mario Pasalic.

Substitution for Croatia. Bruno Petkovic replaces Andrej Kramaric.

72' Croatia make a double change.

Casemiro

68' A late challenge from Casemiro on Kramaric right in front of the referee. He is shown a yellow card.

66' SAVEEE!!! Livakovic is there to make a save again! Paqueta gets the ball bang in front of the goal but Livakovic is quick off his line and makes himself big to make a block.

65' Brozovic pulls Neymar back as the PSG star looks to break through. The midfielder escapes without a booking and will need to be more careful going forward.

Substitution for Brazil. Rodrygo replaces Vinicius Junior.

64' Brazil make a change as Vinicius Junior is taken off for his Real Madrid teammate Rodrygo.

62' Croatia slow the pace of the game down as they look to deny Brazil taking the upper hand.

59' Richarlison with a strong run from inside his own half but is stopped before getting in a dangerous position.

Substitution for Brazil. Antony replaces Raphinha.

57' Brazil make their first change of the game as Raphinha makes way for Antony.

55' Neymar looking dangerous as he links well with Richarlison again in the final third. His effort towards the bottom left corner of the net is blocked by an outstretched leg from Livakovic.

50' VAR checks for a penalty for a possible handball on Juranovic. No handball given and the game continues.

48' Gvardiol is called into action again as he gets in time to prevent Neymar preventing from getting in a good scoring position and Richarlison on the rebound is flagged offside but Livakovic saved the effort anyway.

47' SAVE!!!! Livakovic makes a great reaction save from Gvardiol! Brazil with a quick break and Gvardiol has to step up in to prevent Ricahrlison from connection to the ball.

46' And we're back on! Brazil get the game underway!

HT: Croatia 0-0 Brazil

xG: 0.25-0.27
Shots: 3-5
Shots on target: 0-3
Accurate passes: 227-250
Possession: 49%-51%
Corners: 1-1

Sum that first-half up with one word. 😅#FIFAWorldCup pic.twitter.com/g7GtnEib0r
— Squawka News (@SquawkaNews) December 9, 2022

HALF-TIME: CROATIA 0-0 BRAZIL

Both teams were able to produce very few chances throughout the game as Croatia held a solid line against Brazil. The five-time champions failed to create much space in the final third and will be looking to resume the play with even higher intensity. Croatia will certainly be the happier side heading into the dressing room.

45+1' The referee blows the whistle as the first half ended goalless.

45' We will have just minutes of added time.

44' Referee stops the play to check on Paqueta but the player looks good to continue, no worries there.

43' Danilo looks to clear the ball from Lovren's deep pass inside the Brazilian half but his clearance falls to Perisic, who controls it somehow despite being in stride. Brazilian players get back in time and Croatia do not get a shot in.

42' Neymar sends in a free-kick, which takes a slight deflection through the wall and is saved comfortably by Livakovic.

41' Brazil's patience pays off as Vinicius wins a free-kick in a promising position as he is brought down by a couple of Croatian defenders.

41' Brazil moving the ball around as they look to find a way through a well-drilled Croatian side.

39' Another defensive win for Croatia as Juranovic tracks back to win the ball back brilliantly from Vinicius.

37' Croatia break through and Brozovic has Perisic and Sosa on his left, he cuts inside and looks to send a through ball in but there seems to be a lack in communication as no one is there to collect the ball. Goal kick Brazil

34' Both teams going blow-for-blow as Croatia absorbing Brazil's attacking pressure with ease and getting in a shot on the counter every now and then as well.

Marcelo Brozovic

31' Neymar gets the ball in a good position in the centre of the pitch, Brozovic brings the Paris Saint-Germain star in haste and the referee has a clear sight of the challenge and shows a yellow card to Brozovic.

30' Juranovic is a treat to watch on the right-flank. The defender exchanges a few passes with his teammates and goes box-to-box in a matter of seconds. He sends in a well-weighted pass to Perisic. Perisic gets the ball on to his right foot and goes for flory. The effort is way over the bar.

29' Brazil restart the game from Neymar's free-kick but Croatia clear their line comfortably.

28' Brozovic receives the ball from a throw-in but he is under pressure from two Brazilian players and his clearance drops to Raphinha. He is fouled as Croatia try to win the ball back and Brazil have a free-kick.

26' Luka Modric steps up to take the free-kick but Brazil clear it with ease and earn a free-kick in the aftermath.

25' Juranovic is brought down by a rash challenge from Casemiro as he looks to clear the ball away. His boots were a bit too high for comfort and as he also brings down the Croatian defender in the process, he is booked by the referee.

23' Brazil now looking to up the ante. Their passes are clicking in the final third and they are not afraid to take shots. Croatia need to be wary of Brazil on the counter.

20' Brazil show glimpse of their speed and creativity and Vinicius and Neymar have efforts in quick succession. Vinicius cuts inside the box from the right but his shot is blocked. Neymar receives the ball after a few seconds outside the box and runs inside. His right-footed shot is on target but Livakovic saves it with ease.

19' Croatia get the ball in a good position near the Brazil box and Juranovic is involved again. He looks to cross in but does not have a good opening, he passes the ball into the centre and Kramaric receives it near the left side of the box and after creating some space for himself, tries to shoot but his effort is blocked out.

18' After the first 15 minutes of the game, Croatia have put up a good fight against Brazil, who are struggling to get things clicking in the final third.

15' Brazil with a couple of lose passes in quick succession. Alisson's pass on to Casemiro is slightly careless and the Real Madrid midfielder is dispossessed. Croatia get the ball to Modric, who sends in a brilliant curling ball inside the box, Militao heads it away.

14' Croatia win the first corner of the game but fail to make much of it.

13' Close from Croatia!! Juranovic with a strong sprint inside the box and sends in a cross inside the box for Perisic. Any contact and Brazil would've been in trouble. Brazil have a goal-kick and get an early wake up call.

12' Pasalic dispossess Neymar off the ball and wins a throw-in for Croatia.

10' Modric loses the ball again! Neymar has possession and sets Vinicius on through at goal, the Real Madrid star's pass in blocked by Sosa and after a period of Brazilian dominance near the box Croatia finally clear their line.

8' Modric with a poor pass! He tries to send a pass across the field from the outside of his boot but Raphinha is there to intercept it. Raphinha is fouled immediately by Croatia to nip the danger in the bud.

7' Juranovic sends in a lofted ball into the box for Perisic but the Tottenham star goes a bit heavy in his attempt to win the header and Brazil are awarded a free-kick.

5' Vinicius Jr. tries his luck from long-range and forces Livakovic into making the first save of the game.

4' Thiago Silva with a long ball into the Croatian half. Vinicius gets to it before Juranovic but the Croatians hold their line and Brazil find no way in.

1' And we're on!! Croatia get the game underway.

The kickoff is just moments away as the players have stepped on to the pitch for the pre-game formalities.

Brazil are appearing in their 15th World Cup quarter-final, the most of any side in history.

🇭🇷 Luka Modric
🇧🇷 Thiago Silva

This is the first knockout stage game at the World Cup to see both teams start with a player aged 37 or older since the 1958 semi-final!#BBCWorldCup #BBCFootball pic.twitter.com/KySDoUF7hL
— Match of the Day (@BBCMOTD) December 9, 2022

Luka Modric will become the first player to make 30 appearances in competitive games for Croatia when he takes to the pitch in a few minutes. He has played in 17 games at the World Cup and has made 13 appearances in the UEFA Euros.

Neymar is on the verge of making history as he can overtake Pele as Brazil's all-time top-scorer. He has 76 goals while the legendary striker has a goal tally of 77 goals.

What have the coaches said before this crucial clash?

Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic has said that the game against Brazil will be their most demanding one thus far. He told a press conference (via Al Jazeera):

“I believe that this match will be the most demanding one. A great opponent and a great challenge for us. We have had 11 matches at these two World Cups, and we lost one. I wish this match came a bit later. I wish it waited for us later [in the tournament], but life is such.”

Brazil coach Tite praised Croatian players in a press conference. He said (via The National News):

“They have individual quality and collective quality as well as a resilience and persistence. We are aware of their virtues, but my focus is on maintaining our standards. Whoever plays best will go through.”

He defended Brazilian players' celebrations, stating that people criticizing their celebrations do not know about Brazilian culture. He added:

“I am very sorry, but I will not make comment on those who do not know Brazilian history or Brazilian culture, the way each and every one of us is. To those, I leave that noise aside. I want my connection to be to my job, to the people who I relate to, to those who relate to my work. They know how much I respect the Brazilian history. Those are the ones I give my heart to. I respect the culture."

Brazil have suffered a defeat in their last five knockout stage games against European teams.
Croatia have never faced a South American team in the knockout stage of the competition. Though they have lost four of their last five games against teams from CONMEBOL in the World Cup.

Casemiro has played more matches next to Luka Modrić than any other midfielder in his career.

◉ 259 games
◉ 18 trophies

Today, they meet on opposite sides for the first time ever in a competitive game . 👥@BetUKOfficial | #HRVBRA
— Squawka (@Squawka) December 9, 2022

Croatia are undefeated in 10 of their last 11 matches in the World Cup while Brazil have suffered four defeats in their last 11 games in the competition.

CROATIA Bench -

Ante Budimir, Bruno Petkovic, Marko Livaja, Mislav Orsic, Nikola Vlasic, Kristijan Jakic, Lovro Majer, Luka Sucic, Borna Barisic, Domagoj Vida, Josip Stanisic, Josip Sutalo, Martin Erlic, Ivica Ivusic, Ivo Grbic

BRAZIL Bench -

Antony, Gabriel Martinelli, Pedro, Rodrygo, Bruno Guimaraes, Éverton Ribeiro, Fabinho, Fred, Alex Sandro, Dani Alves, Gleison Bremer, Ederson Moraes, Weverton

This is how #Croatia starts against Brazil in the #FIFAWorldCup quarterfinals! 🥁 #CROBRA #Qatar2022 #Family #Vatreni❤️‍🔥 pic.twitter.com/qzWBs6dOhB
— HNS (@HNS_CFF) December 9, 2022

Titulares confirmados! 💪🇧🇷

O técnico Tite definiu os atletas da Seleção Brasileira que iniciarão a partida contra a Croácia!

Daqui a pouco, às 12h (de Brasília), a bola rola para 🇧🇷 e 🇭🇷.

Contamos com o apoio de todos! #VemJogarJunto com a gente! pic.twitter.com/kkWXYxzEb3
— CBF Futebol (@CBF_Futebol) December 9, 2022

Here's how the two teams are lining up for their quarter-final clash -

BRAZIL: (4-2-3-1): Alisson (GK); Eder Militao, Marquinhos, Thiago Silva, Danilo; Casemiro, Lucas Paqueta; Neymar, Raphinha, Vinicius Junior; Richarlison

CROATIA (4-3-3): Dominik Livakovic (GK); Josip Juranovic, Josko Gvardiol, Dejan Lovren, Borna Sosa; Luka Modric, Mateo Kovacic, Marcelo Brozovic; Ivan Perisic, Andrej Kramaric, Mario Pasalic

The lineups are in!
Brazil field an unchanged squad from their win over South Korea. Can Richarlison continue his goal-scoring form in this game or will Neymar dominate proceedings having returned to full fitness?

Croatia make a couple of changes as Mario Pašalić gets his first-ever start in a World Cup, replacing Bruno Petković and Borna Sosa returns to the lineup in place of Borna Barišić.

Brazil eased past South Korea in their round of 16 game, as goals from Neymar, Richarlison, Vinicius Jr. and Lucas Paqueta helped them to a 4-1 win. They have made it to this stage of the competition seven times in a row.
Croatia defeated Japan on penalties after the game ended 1-1 in regular time.

Brazil are undefeated in their four meetings against Croatia across all competitions, with a couple of meetings coming in the group stage of the FIFA World Cup (2006 and 2014) and the other two games were friendlies. Brazil have won three games while one game has ended in a draw.
Brazil defeated Croatia 3-1 when they last met in a group stage of the 2014 World Cup.

Hello and a warm welcome to the first quarter-final game of the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
Five-time champions Brazil square off against 2018 runners-up Croatia at the Education City Stadium in what promises to be an entertaining affair.

Date & Time

09 December, Fri 08:30 PM IST

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