Brazil’s 1-1 against Croatia

He was not at fault for Petkovic’s goal for Croatia, as the ball bounced off Marquinhos, but he allowed it for the Balkans’ only shot on goal in the entire match. He also didn’t save a single penalty from the shootout.

Play as a central defender or a right back, because in this case, the Real Madrid defender always shows an unusual physical display. This is enough for him and he has a lot to dominate his back zone and also to join the attack. His departure from the field was noticed by Brazil. The Croatian’s goal came from his side in his absence.

He showed his multifunctionality, defending as a left back, sometimes joining the midfield to help the ball out and also trying to gain ground in his attacking band.

It was not one of the best games for the Real Madrid midfielder, but he has a very strong midfield up front. However, he knows how to gain ground little by little in order to completely dominate him. The goal against Croatia was a big blur, although you don’t have to put everything to your credit.

After curdling a great game where he prevailed as a central defender in all duels, he saw how it all went wrong in the end. First, by deflecting the ball away from the Croatian goal from Petkovic’s shot. Later, the fourth penalty of the shootout was missed.

In an unimpressive performance, he didn’t encounter too many problems in his central defensive zone either. He followed sensibly.

The right winger of FC Barcelona barely appeared on several occasions for his wing, when the proper Croatian team did not allow him to maneuver. Antony replaced him ten minutes into the second half.

He started almost as Casemiro’s squire in midfield, but in the second half he took a step forward looking to come in from the back. He was key to the second wall with Neymar in Brazil’s good 0-1.

Amidst the general onslaught, Brazil found a lighthouse to lean on. He struggled with Croatian central insurance and offered himself in offensively coordinated plays. Pedro replaced him in the 83rd minute.

Forceful despite the difficulties in which the Croatian defensive framework placed him, he met Livakovic on several good occasions. But he ended the scoring in a great move, with a double wall that connected with Rodrigo and Paquetá and finished number one.

It wasn’t the Vinicius of other games, with less spark and overshadowed by Juranovic’s fine work. Brazil needed its imbalance and couldn’t find it, so Tite decided to sit him surprisingly midway through the second half to bring on Rodrygo.

He jumped on the field of play to replace Militao and Brazil reduced its benefits.

He had to provide more packaging in the midfield to ensure success and he achieved the opposite. The match in the Croatian goal with 0-1 in favor and several minutes to play had to be called off.

He provided the depth on the right wing that Raphinha didn’t know how to give him. His rivalry with Perisic is intense.

He participated in Neymar’s goal by hitting the first wall, but missed the first penalty of the shootout, which ended up being a drag for his team.

His entry was a surprise as Richarlison was one of the best. He tried to force his fatness, but he was not well with the ball at his feet.