2022 WORLD CUP - DAY 17 - QUARTER-FINALS - CROATIA VS BRAZIL 4:2
Croatia vs Brazil 4:2
FACTS
Croatia edge Brazil 4:2 on penalties to enter semi-finals
The 52-year-old, who became the first Nigerian to lead the side into the second round at a World Cup, is attracting the interest of other countries.
The Elephants are looking for a new manager after deciding not to renew the contract of French coach Sabri Lamouchi, who failed to guide the side past the group stages at the World Cup in Brazil.
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5th July 2014
Argentina vs Belgium 1:0
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5th July 2014
Netherlands vs Costa Rica 4:3
Netherlands reached the semi-finals. Through on penalties
Brazil captain Thiago Silva called on his team-mates to win the World Cup for injured star Neymar after the forward was ruled out of the tournament.
The 22-year-old scored four goals in five matches before breaking a vertebra in his spine during the quarter-final win against Colombia.
Cameroon forward Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting has joined Schalke on a free transfer from Bundesliga rival Mainz.
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4th July 2014
France vs Germany 0:1
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4th July 2014
Brazil vs Colombia 2:1
We’ve got a few young players coming through and that gives us optimism looking ahead to the future of American football and the national team. “It was a phenomenal tournament for us,” Klinsmann continued.
“The United States came out to win the match rather than avoid defeat. We were then able to take advantage of the extra space,” confirmed Kevin De Bruyne, who opened the scoring in the third minute of extra time and put in a fine all-round performance, linking well with Eden Hazard in particular. “It was a real pleasure to play such free-flowing football,” he added.
Croatia vs Brazil 4:2
FACTS
Croatia edge Brazil 4:2 on penalties to enter semi-finals