Croatia’s 1-1 against Brazil

After saving three maximum penalties in the shootout against Japan, he was once again key. He didn’t provide any unnecessary second options and was huge after going through the changing rooms, denying a goal to his team-mate Gvardiol, with a shot against his own goal, to Neymar, twice, and to Paquetá. Not content yet, he saved Rodrygo’s first penalty.

He must have thought: “I’m taking advantage of the fact that I’m playing against Brazil to emulate the best of Cafú.” With Pasalic dropping to the middle, he once again came in on the right wing. It went from more to less.

He returned to ownership after missing the round of 16 due to a virus. He suffered more from Antony than Raphinha and failed to cover Neymar at 0-1.

Dalic kept him on the field for 120 minutes despite receiving a yellow card after half an hour of play. His physical effort – he is the player who has covered the most kilometers at the World Cup – gives Modric wings. He got it in extra time.

The level the veteran Zenit central defender is showing in Qatar is reminiscent of his best days at Liverpool. Firmly behind, he even ventured out of the cave on a long drive.

The perfect example of a modern center. Good at getting the ball out, secure in defensive tasks and a match-winning machine. Leipzig will make gold selling it.

Dominant, at 37 years old, a World Cup quarterfinal like he did against Brazil is only within the reach of a select few. In addition, he scored his penalty for tricking Alisson. It must be eternal.

One of the great underrated of European football. Together with Brozovic, he suffocated the Brazilian midfield and prevented, with his conductions, every attempt to pressure the rival.

Very disconnected from the game, he acted as a buoy until he was replaced.

A hero against Japan by scoring the last penalty of the shootout, he was the main novelty in Dalic’s eleven. He went down on defensive aid.

By far the best of the Croatian attackers. He will face Militao every time he receives, whether it is to find the center or the shot. She sings Antony forty after he tries to throw her down the tunnel.

He was listed on the left wing with the aim of feeding balls to Petkovic, Budimir and company. He did not fail from eleven meters.

He was about to force Danilo’s second yellow card. He launched and converted the first penalty of the shootout.

He left a wonder in extra time, eluding two rivals, narrowly missing a goal from Brozovic and equalizing with the first shot between Croatia’s three sticks.

Dalic turned to Osasunista after Neymar’s goal.

He came out at 114′, assisted Petkovic at 117′ and nailed his shot. Better yet, impossible.