Croatia shocks the world as Brazil is dumped out
Neymar's record-equalling goal was in vain as Brazil crashed out of the FIFA World Cup with a 4-2 penalty shoot-out defeat to Croatia after a 1-1 draw on Saturday (AEDT).
Brazil seemed destined for the semi-finals when Neymar scored his 77th international goal, matching the great Pele, midway through extra-time at Education City Stadium.
Yet Bruno Petkovic's strike deflected in off Marquinhos with four minutes remaining to force a shoot-out and the Brazil defender then missed his spot-kick to send Croatia into the last four.
Dominik Livakovic, who was the standout performer and made 11 saves in the 120 minutes before the shoot-out, had saved Rodrygo's first effort, with Neymar not taking a penalty as the favourites were sent packing.
