Summary

  • FT: Croatia 1-1 Brazil - Croatia win penalty shootout 4-2

  • Neymar opened scoring with superb solo goal in extra time before Petkovic levelled

  • Croatia will face Netherlands or Argentina in last four

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  1. Postpublished at 82 mins

    Croatia 0-0 Brazil

    It's all Brazil now.

    Richarlison heads over from the penalty spot after being picked out by Lucas Paqueta.

  2. Postpublished at 16:39 Greenwich Mean Time 9 December 2022

    Croatia 0-0 Brazil

    Dominik Livakovic was Croatia's hero in their last-16 win against Japan, and he's been mightily impressive again tonight.

    Here he is denying Lucas Paqueta.

  3. Postpublished at 16:39 Greenwich Mean Time 9 December 2022

    Croatia 0-0 Brazil

    Brazil are still piling on the pressure.

    For the first time all game the average position of Casemiro (pink, five) is in the Croatia half.

    That shows Brazil are pressing.

    Average position in the Croatia v Brazil game shows Casemiro has joined five other Brazil players in the Croatia halfImage source, Opta
  4. Postpublished at 81 mins

    Croatia 0-0 Brazil

    Another fine save from Dominik Livakovic. Fast turning into the star of the show.

    Brazil break down the right and the cross is long to the far post where Neymar lurks.

    He calmly rolls to Lucas Paqueta, whose fierce shot is collected at the second time by Livakovic.

  5. Postpublished at 80 mins

    Croatia 0-0 Brazil

    Luka Modric is, of course , leading the charge. But the Croats are dispossessed and now Brazil counter...

  6. Postpublished at 79 mins

    Croatia 0-0 Brazil

    Croatia return to their resolute defensive shape, stopping another Brazil probe and then look to counter...

  7. 'You expect Neymar to score'published at 78 mins

    Croatia 0-0 Brazil

    Pat Nevin
    Former Scotland winger on BBC Radio 5 Live

    That’s twice that Neymar has got in on the left-hand side.

    The keeper’s come out well but you expect him to land it in the net because it’s Neymar.

    Neymar's shot is saved by LivakovicImage source, Getty Images
  8. Postpublished at 77 mins

    Croatia 0-0 Brazil

    From the following corner, Croatia clear. Their fans breath a sigh of relief.

    The rest of us are also struggling to breathe. Tight and tense.

  9. Postpublished at 76 mins

    Croatia 0-0 Brazil

    This is how Brazil are dangerous. They can turn it on in a blink of an eye.

    Neymar is put through again by Richarlison, similar to the one 10 minute ago or so, but again he is denied by the on-rushing Dominik Livakovic.

  10. Postpublished at 75 mins

    Croatia 0-0 Brazil

    Heading into the final 15 minutes.

    This is a heck of a scrap. More heavyweight slugfest rather than middleweight guile.

    All happening in midfield still.

  11. Postpublished at 74 mins

    Croatia 0-0 Brazil

    Brazil have definitely created the more clear-cut opportunities in this second-half.

    Richarlison has scored three goals in the tournament so far and only a smart save from Dominik Livakovic prevented him making it four.

    Neymar should then have probably done better as he looks to pull level with Pele as Brazil's leading all-time men's goalscorer (according to Fifa, anyway).

  12. 'Croatia are conserving energy'published at 73 mins

    Croatia 0-0 Brazil

    Jermaine Jenas
    Former England midfielder on BBC One

    Croatia are happy to keep the ball and manage the game. They are conserving energy well.

  13. SUBSTITUTIONSpublished at 72 mins

    Croatia 0-0 Brazil

    Not one change, but two.

    Off go forward pair Andrej Kramaric - once of Leicester, of course - and Mario Pasalic.

    On come Nikola Vlasic - who West Ham fans will remember - and Bruno Petkovic.

    Croatia make a double substitutionImage source, Getty Images
  14. Postpublished at 71 mins

    Croatia 0-0 Brazil

    Having said that. Croatia boss Zlatko Dalić decides it is time to stick on some fresh legs.

    Sensible move, one would think.

  15. Postpublished at 70 mins

    Croatia 0-0 Brazil

    Croatia continue to try and manage their energy levels. We know they can go the distance.

    In a run going back to Euro 2008, seven of Croatia's last eight knockout stage games at major tournaments have gone to extra time, with the exception being the 2018 World Cup final.

    They've progressed from all four of these games at the World Cup, with three coming through penalty shootout wins.

  16. Postpublished at 69 mins

    Croatia 0-0 Brazil

    Mateo Kovacic has been excellent, by the way. Industry and quality.

  17. Postpublished at 68 mins

    Croatia 0-0 Brazil

    While Croatia have had some nervy moments, they seem adept at quickly regrouping and not letting those chances for Brazil ruffle them.

    Back to their gameplan.

  18. Brazil's best spellpublished at 16:26 Greenwich Mean Time 9 December 2022

    Croatia 0-0 Brazil

    Chris Bevan
    BBC Sport at Education City, Qatar

    This is Brazil's best spell of the game. It's the first time they've managed sustained possession on the edge of the Croatia area.

  19. Postpublished at 67 mins

    Croatia 0-0 Brazil

    The danger isn't over... the ball is back in the Croatia box and with their defence flapping it takes a big boot from Josko Gvardiol to hook clear.

  20. Postpublished at 66 mins

    Croatia 0-0 Brazil

    This isn't pretty by Brazil but it is almost effective. The Selecao bulldoze their way through the Croatia defence, helped by a deflection, and suddenly Lucas Paqueta finds himself with the goal open in front of him.

    The West Ham man pokes towards the net but is denied by the quick-thinking Dominik Livakovic.

    Smart stop.