Croatia advanced to the World Cup semifinals by defeating Brazil on penalties.
Brazil, one of the favorites, was eliminated from the World Cup after Croatia defeated them 4-2 in penalties.
Neymar's goal in extra time on the verge of halftime appeared to advance the Selecao to the semifinals in Qatar, but Bruno Petkovic scored with his team's first shot on goal of the game to force penalties.
Dejected players of Brazil react after losing the penalty shoot out and being eliminated.while rodrygo had his attempt saved by the great dominik livakovic, croatia's own efforts were flawless.
marquinhos, who was in desperate need of a goal to keep brazil in the game, slammed his shot against the crossbar, making it at least 24 years since his nation last won a world championship.
croatia, a country of only four million, has advanced to three semifinals in the last six competitions. the victors of the quarterfinal between argentina and the netherlands will play these opponents.
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