For games like this, you said that the half has passed and the Brazilian team has not started the event, so I don’t believe it. Don't forget this Croatian team, the runner-up in the 2018 World Cup. These players are teams that play for all the top clubs in Europe. When you think that this team is too old and cannot keep up with your physical strength, you will burst out with infinite power!
This passage was said by Fan Zhiyi after the World Cup quarterfinals Brazil VS Croatia halftime. Before the game, both fans and industry insiders were almost optimistic about Brazil. Including the top Chinese national football team, Wu Lei and , everyone believes that the Brazilian team can solve the battle within 90 minutes, and Wu Lei even directly gave a 3-0 score. But Fan Zhiyi's view is very unique. He believes that it is difficult for Brazil to solve Croatia within 90 minutes. Both sides will play in overtime and even reach a penalty shootout with a score of 1-1, and in the end, who will have better luck. The progress of this game is exactly consistent with Fan Zhiyi's prediction. Lao Fan's vision is too vicious!
From the beginning of the competition, Croatia showed an extremely tough side. Although Croatia really hit within 30 meters in front of Brazil's goal and had few opportunities to create threats, Brazil did not perform in the first half under the strangle of Croatia. Especially the attacks on both sides were completely locked by Croatia, and the midfield's dispatch and promotion were no longer as energetic as before. Although the Brazilian team accelerated and changed the lineup in the second half and wanted to resolve the battle within 90 minutes, Croatian goalkeeper Livakovic stood up many times, 37-year-old Modric can still sprint back and forth after playing for eighty or ninety minutes at a high intensity. Croatia's tenacity is beyond everyone's imagination.
Perhaps at this moment, the Croatian fans in the stands were in their throats, but the Croatian players on the field couldn't feel nervous at all. Because of such a scene, they have experienced too much, whether it was four years ago or this World Cup. The game was still 0-0 until the 105th minute. At this time, Brazil was a little anxious, and Croatia was getting closer and closer to the penalty shootout. In the 106th minute, the super star of Neymar solved the problem with his personal ability. Just when everyone felt that Croatia was about to say goodbye, they staged a draw at the last moment of overtime, dragging the game into a penalty shootout.
At this moment, the balance of victory has tilted towards Croatia. In 4 rounds of penalty kicks, Croatia made all the free throws, while Brazil lost two, and Livakovic made a magic save in the first round. In the end, Croatia eliminated Brazil with a total score of 5-3 and became the first top four team. Brazil, regarded as the number one favorite to win the championship, experienced heaven to hell and missed the semi-finals again. At this moment, Neymar's goal record of tying , Pele, is meaningless.
In fact, before the World Cup started, many people looked down on Croatia. After all, Mandzukic and Rakitic both missed the World Cup, and 37-year-old Modric led the team with a single core. You should know that Modric rarely plays the entire game in Real Madrid this season, and is basically replaced in 60 or 70 minutes. Ancelotti uses Modric very cautiously. But in the World Cup, Modric couldn't play health football. In the group stage, Modric played the whole game against Morocco and Belgium . Modric played for 86 minutes against Canada. Modric played 97 minutes in the knockout round against Japan. Against Brazil, Modric's fifth game in 15 days. He gritted his teeth and played for 120 minutes, and scored a key goal in the penalty shootout. He really had all the last bullet.
It has to be said that Croatia's performance in this World Cup far exceeded fans' expectations. But from another perspective, Brazil, which is regarded as the biggest favorite to win the championship, is seriously overrated. For Argentina and , the Netherlands , Croatia's elimination of Brazil may be an ideal result, which also gives them more confidence in their fights. Especially Argentina and , Messi and , like Modric, this World Cup is also Messi's last dance.After the unforgettable rival Brazil bid farewell to the championship, Argentina became the biggest favorite to win the championship. This time, can Messi get what he wants?
After the unforgettable rival Brazil bid farewell to the championship, Argentina became the biggest favorite to win the championship. This time, can Messi get what he wants?
