World Cup 2022: Croatia eliminates Brazil in penalty shootout, advancing to semifinals

Croatia has advanced to the World Cup semifinals after eliminating tournament favorite Brazil in a penalty shootout on Friday. 

Croatia had a perfect showing in the shootout, going four-for-four while goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic made a save on Brazil’s first attempt made by forward Rodrygo.

Marquinhos would hope to keep Brazil’s chances alive on the fourth attempt but hit the post, ending the five-time World Cup winner’s journey. 

Croatia will next face either Argentina or the Netherlands.  

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