Qatar World Cup: Croatia Defeats Kingdom of Brazil in Penalty Shootout, “Another Madness,” Foreign Media Stunned by “Fairy Tale-like Victory

Last Updated on 12/10/2022 by てんしょく飯

December 9, Qatar World Cup Soccer Tournament Quarterfinals: Croatia 1 (PK 4-2)-1 Brazil (Al Rayan)

Croatia won after a penalty shootout following the match against Japan.

This time, they defeated Brazil, the leading contender to win the tournament, and the international media reported it with great enthusiasm.

The Daily Mail headlined, “Another World Cup upset,” “Neymar and friends lose World Cup. Neymar and his teammates have been eliminated from the World Cup, and the leading contender for the championship has been sent home. What a game it was. Brazil was stunned by Croatia’s attack in the final minutes. It was the Europeans who overcame a sea of yellow in the bleachers – Brazilian fans – and decided the top four first,” the report said.

Brazil was eliminated despite Neymar’s marvelous goal. Croatia is the penalty kick king,” said MSNBC, while Indian newspaper RVCJ Media reported, “An incredible spectacle unfolded in the first quarterfinal match.

The Pakistani broadcaster GEO Super reported, “What a fairy-tale win for Croatia,” as Croatia tied the game 1-1 in the last 12 minutes of extra time with elimination in sight.