AL WAKRAH (Qatar), Dec 6 ― Japan's players were devastated after yesterday's agonising defeat on penalties by Croatia in the World Cup last 16 but coach Hajime.
the brazilians showed why they re among the favourites to win the tournament with a brilliant performance. viniciusjunior smashed them ahead early on. the returning neymar then scored a penalty but the pick of the goals was this move, started and eventually finished by tottenham forward richarlison. even manager titejoined in his pigeon celebration. they added a fourth before the break, before south korea pulled one back in the second half. after the full time whistle the brazilian players brought out a banner in support of the legendary pele who is currently in hospital being treated for cancer. and brazil will play croatia next in the quarterfinals, after they beat japan 3 1. japan took the lead, celtic s maeda with the openerjust before the break. but ivan perisic equalised forcing the game to go to extra time and ultimately penalties. croatia s goalkeeper dominic livakovic was the hero, saving three in the shootout.
DOHA: Croatia goalkeeper Dominic Livakovic saved penalties from Takumi Minamino, Kaoru Mitoma and Maya Yoshida before Mario Pasalic netted the winning spot-kick in their 3-1.