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As usual the media totally overhypes Brazil. They've been poor for 20 years now, always lose to the first good European team they play. This isn't even a shock for me, Croatia are a good team!
@gumdeo
Жыл бұрын
Not a shadow of their great 2002 team.
@adiatrahman7218
Жыл бұрын
Brazil always dominate and then lost
@jednamalavjeverica
10 ай бұрын
@@adiatrahman7218dominated....ball possession 50% -50%....😂😂😂
@Comicrelief2473
10 ай бұрын
Shots on target na Check for yourself
@jednamalavjeverica
10 ай бұрын
@@Comicrelief2473 and? You will say,that the team with the most shots on target are always better??😂😂😂😂 c'mon
''Croatia are a good side, but they haven't won the WC''. That's true, Craig - we have been around for 30 years, during that time there were 6 world cups that we could participate in. Out of those 6 world cups, effectively from 1998 till now, we hold a bronze medal, a silver medal, and now this. That is our score from the last 6 world cups. 3 elite results out of 6. How many national teams in the world can say that they were a top tier contender in 3 out of 6 championships in this timespan? Hint: it's a very small number. And out of those teams that have a similar or better score, tell me which one is also regarded as ''ah they're good, but we expect Brazil, France, etc''? That last one is a rhetorical. Greetings from Croatia - the only elite national team never recognized as such.
@PavillonNoirParis
Жыл бұрын
Yugoslavs deserve more respect in sports in general.
@gumdeo
Жыл бұрын
And Croatia reached Nations League finals also.
@TheElChayanne
Жыл бұрын
I think it's a good thing when you're underestimated- it takes the pressure off, in my opinion. Brazil has so much pressure to win because everyone always says they're the favorite EVERY singe time. Congratulations, Croatia. enjoy the ride! ;)
@jonnstewart2023
Жыл бұрын
@@gumdeo that's not even worth a mention tbh , nations league is bs
@Rayado_26
Жыл бұрын
I was think "if"Yugoslavia still was a nation what a team they would have.. definitely competing to play finals against the biggest teams.. congratulations to Croatia..i hope they win.. it's nice to have outsiders win ..
Croatia man. Absolute dogs. And Modric still bossing it at 37 years old. Legend.
@cullyx2913
Жыл бұрын
💯
@shockshow9823
Жыл бұрын
Put us under preasure and underestinate us and we will do 500% and die on the field.
@Hepausesshaving182GGMU
Жыл бұрын
They gonna win it all bounce Neymar about to bounce messi Tuesday I feel it
@nicolerodgers9469
Жыл бұрын
He’s so good. Lil drop of the shoulder, hanging back, controlling play.
@FredEPLk
Жыл бұрын
1 shot on goal. They were lucky.
Croatia are a nation with incredible guts. And their midfield is very very strong. Any idiot underestimates this team will lose. Congrats Croatia.
@voiceofreason1829
Жыл бұрын
Defence too this WC
@tonyjeliccflstudiehandledn7348
Жыл бұрын
The country naturally creates the 10´s
@RS__7
Жыл бұрын
People only underestimate Croatia because England beat them comfortably at the Euros
@voiceofreason1829
Жыл бұрын
@@RS__7 its coming home?
@RS__7
Жыл бұрын
@@voiceofreason1829 If England get past France... Argentina, Croatia, Morocco are very beatable for this England team ....but getting past France is a big if
I can't believe the media and pundits were underestimating the relentless Croatia in spite of being world cup finalists. They never give up and are excellent under pressure.
@vaudou_
Жыл бұрын
They've had the best midfield on the planet in 2014 and 2018 but people were still "shocked" they made the final. Shows the media don't pay attention to anyone outside of those they can market.
@kkunited1
Жыл бұрын
@@vaudou_ Yes the media is all about Messi Ronaldo Neymar and mbappe. They never acknowledge any other player.
@splash8429
Жыл бұрын
I think it helps them. When u don't have much expectations from u, u can play with open mind. When u do bad, u won't be the subject of mockery and when u win even nobody expects u to, u will get ur praise
@williemafia4189
Жыл бұрын
@@kkunited1 the media is all about "Messi, criticizing Ronaldo, critcize neymar depends on what side of the bed they wake up on Neymar and calling mbappe arrogant because he idolize ronaldo mbappe" i fixed it mate😉
@kkunited1
Жыл бұрын
@Silver Fox Sports They have world class modric plus few more top players like perisic and kovacic
When Croatia goes down one goal. Beast mode is activated!
@henrysantiago5997
Жыл бұрын
More like a lucky goal is activated.
@MrFardendur
Жыл бұрын
@@henrysantiago5997 to get a lucky goal you have to get a chance for it. stop being butthurt lol
@robcurios740
Жыл бұрын
@@henrysantiago5997 Luck is when preparation meets opportunity.
@beastfromcukovice
Жыл бұрын
@@henrysantiago5997 salty, salty, salty. You are a poor excuse for a human.
@nickepic1863
Жыл бұрын
@@henrysantiago5997 How is that luck? They organized amazing counterattack and scored, that's how you do it, you don't need 10 kicks on the goal. You are jealous 🤣😂
the way Modric-Brozovic-kovacic moved and held the ball was absolutely fantastic. Technically high class players, but also fighters, having them three in this form was exceptional. 👏👏
@izzzy03
Жыл бұрын
Brozovic covered 16,7 km distance vs Japan and still was everywhere vs Brazil...imagine numbers if he wasn't occasional smoker :)
@Total_football_enthusiast
Жыл бұрын
Croatia are a world class striker away from winning the WC. Man Petkovic was awful losing the ball.
@jessx2004
Жыл бұрын
He predicted it
@agnezabarutanski1963
Жыл бұрын
@@Total_football_enthusiast Petković is a major source of frustration here in Croatia. He is very talented, but also very lazy and irresponsible. That's why he never made a move to a top team, although he regularly provides us with flashes of brilliance (check his goal against Bodo Glimt in CL qualifier stage). Same goes for Livaja. Huge potential, but never fully realized. Gvardiol is the complete opposite, at age 20, that young man is the epitome of discipline and hard work, on his way to become a beast.
@buzzerbeaterbuzzerbeater9001
Жыл бұрын
@@agnezabarutanski1963 👍bravo brate , istina
Juranović, Modrić and Gvardiol - man what a game from that lads esp from Juranović - dude played a match of his life!
@zdhanz
Жыл бұрын
Juranovic defends really well against Vini jr
@ivancolak8633
Жыл бұрын
Dont forget Lovren
@jonathanyeong324
Жыл бұрын
This guy played out of his skin!
@SiddharthVaz
Жыл бұрын
What about the keeper?? motm.
@bijou201
Жыл бұрын
@@SiddharthVaz yes and Livakovic too ofc! 11 saves, he was a brick wall in that game! Imho deserved a golden glove!
Modric is such a gifted technical player, love his long threaded passes with the outside of his right foot. When Modric received the ball in the middle of the pitch (on the counterattack from Gvardiol's clearance), he had a Brazilian player very tight on his left side, but the way he shielded a high bouncing ball under pressure and then laid a cushioned pass to a Croatian player cutting in from the right side of midfield was brilliant.
@draoicht22
Жыл бұрын
Im for ARG to win it but if Modric wins it forCroatia then I will be happy also ( not as happy but happy enough ) It will be good for World Football
@shug2795
Жыл бұрын
AND, at what 38, he played 120 minutes!?! Truly an amazing player on any level.
@agustinbjr
Жыл бұрын
Those little skills that make great players go unnoticed
@favorite2523
Жыл бұрын
Come on pundits for one last time accept that Neymar played great and great goal 😍
@JWHarris........
Жыл бұрын
Was incredible football from Modric. 37 too!!
Why is Croatia always a underdog? They are crafty and skillfull, they will win the world cup
Absolute respect for Modric. Man was everywhere. Also Gvardiol such a good player.
Croatia had massive upgrade in defense in last 4 years
@kristijangrgic9841
Жыл бұрын
Yes this defense is much better but offense is worse
@fightingforce8498
Жыл бұрын
Defense +10
Last time Brazil beat a European side in the knockout stage was Germany in 2002. Let that sink in.
@hcampina100
Жыл бұрын
Germany in the final also
@LAvision
Жыл бұрын
Ya, it’s Germany.
@yaman3566
Жыл бұрын
@@LAvision Sorry I forgot. Edited.
@wamnicho
Жыл бұрын
Brazil has never replaced the legendary team of 1998 and 2002, now that was a team, full of legends almost all over the pitch, nowadays you have a Brazilian main striker being benched at Tottenham or playing for everton, imagine fat Brazilian Ronaldo in his prime playing for everton or Tottenham, that's how far Brazil has fallen
@colinedelman6392
Жыл бұрын
@@wamnichothey were great in 2018.. trust me as a Belgian, I have no idea how we managed to win that game. This year they weren’t good
Its funny no one mention coach Dalić in this comments this guy had players that most of them you never heard about and look what is good coach you can't say he's lucky he did it twice 2 WC
@14Mydarling
Жыл бұрын
Most players never heard of??? Modric Gvardiol Brozovic Kovacic Perisic Lovren Kramaric Pasalic Vlasic etc. Where do you live, mate? And do you watch football? :)
I think modric is one of the most underrated players ever as crazy as that sounds as he won a balon dor. Everyone gave cr7 and benzema last year all the praise when Madrid won all those champions leagues but modric was just as important imo
@TheCyanPhoenix
Жыл бұрын
Not underrated for everyone. For me, he's the best CM in football history.
@KLHK1981
Жыл бұрын
37 stills can play as first team for real madrid …. Not really underrated …
@andrewvaughan5686
Жыл бұрын
@@KLHK1981 that's got nothing to do with being under or overrated
Congrats Croatia. The Croatian players showed the qualities for true sportsmans to have. They earned my respect. And the referee were great! Glad to know there are good ones.
I don’t understand why Croatia was considered weak they were finalists last time
@Air12Star
Жыл бұрын
Because they are an aging team and lost some key guys from the last two world cups.
@zdhanz
Жыл бұрын
@@Air12StarMandzukic is really special in the Croatia national team
@sekirandaisaac9142
Жыл бұрын
Because their path to the final didn't have strong teams
@fakephoenixprince
Жыл бұрын
I think that ppl thought Croatia couldn’t possibly beat the odds again like they did in 2018😂
@weightwhat_
Жыл бұрын
@@zdhanz I really miss mandzukic they need a center forward to finish the deliveries
Croatia is a great team. I rate them. Gvardiol has an excellent future since hes only 20 years old but he has been a colossus at the back. Plus Livakovic is a spider and brozovic-modric-kovacic is an excellent world class midfield We must NEVER underestinate croatia. They are a top tier team
man's blaming neymar like he didnt save the team for a good minute before they bottled it
@dhruvshah7952
Жыл бұрын
he saved the team but he also gives the ball away way too many times carelessly, alot of times he is not even being pressed he is just standing and then he kicks a weak pass that the other team intercepts. As a PSG fan I see this all the time and its frustrating. He did the exact same thing against RM in Round of 16
@mbayediop1094
Жыл бұрын
I agree I use to be a psg fan when Gueye was there but yeah he’s brilliant but when he does that man it’s annoying but he creates magic at times just like today
@peszord7583
Жыл бұрын
Its truth he was just standing with ball waits to foul him😑
@robcurios740
Жыл бұрын
If he passed to the clear man numerous times instead of taking the shot we wouldn't be here.
@jamaa7259
Жыл бұрын
@@robcurios740 maybe but the manager had the chance to bring on the midfielder to close the game out neymars goal was the perfect way to get them through and just defend for 5 mins but no Croatia decides to equalise due to a defense mistake
Modric has put a masterclass, people are so focused on Brazil that I almost do not think I saw the same match as these pundits. Croatia has played very well overall. Modric for me shows again that he is with Messi, Mbappe and Neymar a cut above the rest. Congratulations to Croatia, a very small nation full of talent.
@SiddharthVaz
Жыл бұрын
Only you would say their midfield is underrated. It's considered among the best in the world.
@tavaresemanuel640
Жыл бұрын
@@SiddharthVaz After reflecting I think you are right, I have to agree with you
Sad for Brazil, they were like the Bulls in my childhood, dominant and everyone's favorite team.... but im happy for Croatia and more specifically Modric. Dude hasn't been getting the love for this being his last WC like the other older greats are.
@musicful7036
Жыл бұрын
I used to like Brazil but they're now too arrogant the way they danced to the South Korean team as if they were unbeatable. Brazil deserves to dance their way to their AIRPORT🤣. Congrats Croatia team, well played, great team!
@statebriga8527
Жыл бұрын
they are definitely not everyone's favorite team! most people hate them becasue of their arrogance
@subconscious.com_usa6691
Жыл бұрын
Croatia will beat Argentina next and get to the final again
@mambamentality5875
Жыл бұрын
@@musicful7036 It's not arrogance. It's just a different culture. They like to dance so they're not going to change just because other cultures don't like having fun while playing the game. They have always danced. I don't get why it's arrogant now.
@musicful7036
Жыл бұрын
@@mambamentality5875 if it's "culture" then why didn't Brazil dance today when they scored against Croatia ??? What Brazil did to South Korea was a total DISRESPECT and the whole WORLD saw it. Karma got Brazil today. Brazil are now dancing their way home.
Hard work beats talent when talent doesn’t work hard .
@viniciusriegel
Жыл бұрын
Brazil worked hard, they lacked intelligence
@hammstnb
Жыл бұрын
@@viniciusriegel they got complacent, and no sense of urgency until it’s too late.
Livakovic was exceptional in goal. Great team win for Croatia against one of the best sides in the world. Clearly this team is fearless as they went right at this Brazil side who seemed able to wipe teams off the pitch prior to this game. Well deserved win.
@ebukaobieri
Жыл бұрын
My guy they defended for 117 minutes. That is not “going at” Brazil. Don’t get me wrong, they defended exceptionally well. But come on, you are talking as if they were creating chances at the same rate as Brazil. That is ridiculous.
@sanjinsadovich6401
Жыл бұрын
How did they only defend when they had 51% possession? You need a lot of skill to put possess a team like Brazil. If Croatia had a good striker, would have been a lot more shots on target
shaka cowering and switching from argentina to brazil has to be the best and funniest episode of ESPN Extra time in this world cup
@kiabtoomlauj6249
Жыл бұрын
He's pretty "consistent" in his switching, though. He himself said, he could change his mind half-way through a game! I don't watch everything he says or anyone else... but at least I caught that tongue in cheek observation of his, last week, during one of these post-play discussions...
@simbaking6338
Жыл бұрын
Yup!...hes now too embarrass to switch back.
@githin23
Жыл бұрын
Shaka is the GOAT of jinxing
Croatia is amazing country with amazing results in sport. Everyone should bow to them because of excellent game and for fair play during World Cup.. Big respect CROATIA 🇭🇷👏👏👏👏🙌🙌
120min Of Lessons with Luka Modric cheers to all the Croatia team and Zlatko Dalić hard game plan
@henrysantiago5997
Жыл бұрын
Goat? You wish 😂 he is lucky if he ends up in the top 50 of all time 🤣🤣🤣
All the talk bout Neymar, Mbappe, Messi, Ronaldo, but Modric is the one bossing midfield and upsetting favourites.
Love Croatia soccer team since last WC 2018. Great team,play hard. Wish them the best. They will play for WC again this time. ❤
Well, the stock just went up for sosa, juranovic, livakovic, and of course my blues will have to break the bank for gvardiol if they want him because his price just went up$$. Clearly hands down, brozovic, kova and the maestro modric killing it in the mid. So fluent!!. Let's go hrvatska!!!
The passing and the way of keeping the ball was class by croatia.
Shocking game management by Brazil, with 5mins left they should of killed the game instead of going for the second goal. I ndividual egos going for personal glory cost them. Where were the leaders?
@alansmith4655
Жыл бұрын
Yeah bizarre. Conceding because of a counter attack at that stage in the game, against a team with a relatively weak attack. Crazy.
@thecountofmontecristo8280
Жыл бұрын
You should always go for the 2nd goal, that wasn't the problem. The problem was how they went about it and you are right they didn't manage that at all well and left their backline terribly exposed. Times up for Tite and one has to wonder what a player like Firmino might have been able to offer this team with his tireless running and ability to hold the ball and bring players into the game - because that's exactly what Brazil needed to do.
@joelp9486
Жыл бұрын
@@thecountofmontecristo8280 They couldn't take Firmino. They needed that spot for Dani Alves.
@draoicht22
Жыл бұрын
@@joelp9486 lol Dani played a few mins. Should have taken Firminho
@matheus5230
Жыл бұрын
@@thecountofmontecristo8280 Firmino has been bad for Brazil in years. He doesn't play well in Brazil, and doesn't fit our system. Same for Jesus. We need more a traditional target striker, and Richarlison is far better at that role
Finally someone recognized brozovic's effect
I said recently, that Brazil hasn't been tested yet, and today they did. Teams don't care who they play nowadays, it's not like in the earlier years when you hear Brazil coming,every single team got nervous. It's not the same anymore
@davzbalian295
Жыл бұрын
The evolution of football tactics has made it possible, every team nowadays believe they have a chance
@andrewgotti589
Жыл бұрын
@@davzbalian295 facts!
@andrewgotti589
Жыл бұрын
@@15laalvarez true words fam!
@suavepitt
Жыл бұрын
Not really that, coaches now more so want to go to penalty shoot out instead of playing soccer. It’s more scheme and pack the bus. Most team don’t want to play football. So fans must either love football or love the wins. Honestly the game is better when team comes to play not pack the bus.
@jamaa7259
Жыл бұрын
Tite was a bad option for Brazil if we had a world class manager from Europe we would've had a chance
Geez the dislike for Neymar is actually annoying. The man scored a brilliant goal out of absolutely nothing. Welldone Croatia, always play with heart
@mh9tv
Жыл бұрын
Surely the criticism is right? Im not Brazilian but if i was id be pissed at Neymar and Antony both bottled it and didnt take a penalty and left it to a defender to go n miss.
@patriqduma9884
Жыл бұрын
@@mh9tv bottled it by not taking a penalty? They went with the best penalty takers and he was probably the last. Its scapegoatism, that goal Neymar scored was a goal very very very few players would have pulled off. We also have to be honest and most of the Espnfc crew dont really like the very flamboyant skillful type of players like Neymar
@mh9tv
Жыл бұрын
@@patriqduma9884 cum on man, u cannot tell me with a straight face that Marquinhos is a better penalty taker than Neymar or Antony. If he is than why does Neymar take them for PSG instead of Marquinhos?? 🤦♂️.. Look at Messi went first for penalty, the top players step up. Antony and Neymar didnt, that is a fact, cant be disputed. I dont blame Marquinhos.. i rate his guts as a defender in a world cup he stepped up n took a penalty
@patriqduma9884
Жыл бұрын
@@mh9tv the problem is that there is no correct formula to the sequence of penalties because its a gamble regardless. They probably had a plan which did not work due to great goalkeeping. The elephant in the room is that he's moment of brilliance is what gave them the lead but they're still looking for reasons to blame him
@russellward4624
Жыл бұрын
Typical simplified idea of football. "He scored a goal therfore he's played great". Theres more to football than goals. There was another 119mns of football. Scoring a great goal doesn't undue 119mns of playing poorly.
Croatia played really well and its not easy to play back to back 120 min and win on penalty croatia deserve all the credit 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
Brazil is one of the most pleasant surprises of this championship. They managed to take the vice-champions of the world to extra time and even score first, almost making it to the semis. Sincere congratulations to the young talents and their coach! I’m sure they’ll be back stronger in 2026.
@markokomljenovic4957
Жыл бұрын
hehe.. nice one ;)
@thedeathlyhallows8087
Жыл бұрын
I love this comment
@lukasabramovich5719
Жыл бұрын
Best comment 🤣👍
@colocolo49
Жыл бұрын
i agree, they look promising.
The only observation that matters is that Brazil didn't play out the match. Casemiro was in Croatia's penalty box during the counter that led to the goal. There were only 5 minutes left...
@joaoflaviovw1
Жыл бұрын
Exactly! Also Fred was on the attack, and Pedro, the striker, in the mild field!!!
@colinedelman6392
Жыл бұрын
Fred tho😂
@chickahughes3200
Жыл бұрын
Fred getting tackled just one big joke of a coach
@nickchemist723
Жыл бұрын
How Fred gets minutes ahead of Guimares for me is crazy
@chickahughes3200
Жыл бұрын
@@nickchemist723 Tite boy
Croatia controlled the game whenever they on the ball amazing game. Sad for Brazil but a good game of football nevertheless.
Brazil doesnt have the "aura" they had back in the 94-02 era. Teams were scared facing them. Losing in their mind before match started.
@colinedelman6392
Жыл бұрын
They were better in 2018 way better.
@pvl6340
Жыл бұрын
@@colinedelman6392 nah
@tiltmonger9448
Жыл бұрын
Brazil wasnt a good team in the 98' WC,atleast compared to the other 3.
@colinedelman6392
Жыл бұрын
@@pvl6340 yes
@kiabtoomlauj6249
Жыл бұрын
No, it's not that. Today's soccer talents have started to distribute nicely across the world. From around the mid 1900s to the 1990s, Brazil, Argentina, Germany, France, England, Italy, Spain, etc. play other nations and regions like American Division I soccer schools playing middle school schools. Today, despite the many individual talents of the Brazilian people, TEAM WISE, others have narrowed that gap. In the past, once every 10 - 20 years that a team from outside of South America and Western Europe would defeat Italy, France, Brazil, Spain, etc. Today, that happens in EVERY world cup; you just don't know whether it'd be South Korea, Japan, Croatia, Morocco, Poland, Switzerland, Serbia, Ireland, Saudi Arabia, Australia, the US, Canada, Australia, etc. would defeat Spain or France or England or Argentina or Brazil, etc. And these former "power houses" HAD BETTER get used to that fact, in every world cup!
well if Brazil could have just hold the ball for 5 minutes, media would have hailed Brazil!
Congratulations to Croatia 🤩from Morocco.. Hard Luck Brasil 😔
@mislavivkovic9996
Жыл бұрын
Tnx bro we see you in finals
AS ALWAYS I AM PROUD OF CROATIA BECAUSE THEY PLAY GREAT AND NEVER BE GIVE UP !!!!!!!!!!!!!
This Croatian team deserves RESPECT. Modric, Brozovic, Kovacic, Givardiol, Livakovic etc, all of them play thier heart out and show resilience and team work. They absolutely deserved it and congratulations to them🇭🇷.
@amazingadnan9409
Жыл бұрын
Yo you forgot COACH Dalić you don't know what you talking about
@henrysantiago5997
Жыл бұрын
Respect?! Brazil gets respect because they have won 5 world cups. When you win 1 then maybe you can get r e s p e c t
@bryanp5843
Жыл бұрын
Don't forget Lovren. He put no wrong foot today, amazing performance from him
@animateit4642
Жыл бұрын
I know it wouldn't make much sense but imo this Brazilian team was just too arrogant, dancing and mocking other smaller teams even the coach was doing it saying it's a language and they failed their first real test this world cup
@el.aye.bee.4477
Жыл бұрын
@@animateit4642please stfu with that nonsense. Brazil does that against anybody and they and other teams have been doing that for a long time now. STFU!
I love this Croatian team, mentality giants and absolute class on the pitch. The world cup is earned not given, so Im glad to see a laid back Brazil go home
@clarencegaultieri8293
Жыл бұрын
Unless your Messi And fifa will earn that cup for you
@mauropedrosa7317
Жыл бұрын
Well said
@dalmatiandream4452
Жыл бұрын
Agree 💯
@ratas290589
Жыл бұрын
@@clarencegaultieri8293 Argentina was the best team of the World Cup, and Messi the best in history! Its is not a coincidence. Argentina was the 2014 WC finalist, Finalissima winner, Copa America, they were 35 games undefeated before the tournament. They are the best! ☝️😎🇦🇷
Ale first point on Neymar is spot on. Honestly very uncharacteristic for him to not advance forward most of the game and just stand on the ball when he recieved it. But I think the reason for that is because of his injury and the strength of the Croatian defenders. Crazy how he still scored a wonderful goal, just shows of the guy's quality.
@wappykyng5137
Жыл бұрын
Rubbish he has always took d last kick!
@saeedabdullah9300
Жыл бұрын
This has been game since he left Barcelona In PSG it’s always him standing with the ball and taunting defenders like it’s a futsal game! Defenders simply don’t tackle him and he simply passes to his teammate. Very annoying but watching Neymar since his Santos days his play style has always irked many fans At least when his was young, he stood on the ball then suddenly turns and accelerated past his defenders, he always had an extra gear. Now it’s cruise control
@jeancoker21
Жыл бұрын
@@saeedabdullah9300 you clearly haven't watched any brazil matches In this world cup. Newmar was been outstanding in this wc especially in the Croatia game
Fact 1. Brazil doesn't have 1 single weakness in any position 2. Anyone who knows anything about football knows that a great team plays to its strengths. An example of the opposite is England who think they are much better than they actually are. Take foreign players away from serial A or la liga, no big deal. Take them out of the epl, it would be worse that championship football. 3. Croatia simply have better footballers in the middle of the park, capable of controlling at spreading the ball for fun. Of course this doesn't guarantee winning but it does guarantee your not getting bossed around. 4. Because of point 3 above Brazil were forced wide and in reality the only 1/2 chances they had came from the break when croatia were pushing forward. It obvious croatia pressed Brazil high and committed forward, they were prepared for penalties but certainly didn't park the bus. 5. Brazil's goal, well absolutely top shelf from a 200 million Euro player. Enough to win any game and to beat any defence in history. Simply unstoppable. 6. Croatia's goal, deserved and no surprise considering the pressing all game. When a team sets up to park the bus, it's impossible to come from 1 down, simply doesn't happen. 7. Penalties goes either way but really neynar should have stepped up earlier and lead his team by example IMHO. Enough said, no pundits needed, that's the facts. 2 semis and a final in 7 world cups from 4 million people is not amazing, it's ridiculous and unheard of other than 1930s Uruguay. Final comment. If zlatan had decided to play for croatia, he would have minimum 2 world cup winners medals and probably 3.
Croatia are a solid tournament team. Consistently solid. Theres no shock here. Nor will it be a big shock if they beat Argentina, they are just a solid tournament football side. Experienced.
From dancing to crying. I bet the Croatian coach asked his team if they "want to see the Brazilians dance like they did against South Korea?"😭😭😭😭😭
@musicful7036
Жыл бұрын
😅Please allow Brazil to dance their way to the AIRPORT😅🤣😂. Karma-- Brazil team
@hypello9534
Жыл бұрын
God this was well deserved. Dancing for 10minutes against south korea and thinking they allready won the world cup.
@matheus5230
Жыл бұрын
@@hypello9534 No, we were just celebrating goals scored. We were never thinking we had already won the World Cup
@matheus5230
Жыл бұрын
There is nothing wrong with dancing in goal celebrations
@dutchislax14
Жыл бұрын
@@matheus5230 should've saved the dancing until y'all were lifting the trophy. Maybe they'll learn for Copa and WC 2026
Congratulations to Croatia From England 🙏🏽
@JimmyGlo630
Жыл бұрын
Cheers 🍷
@michaelleo5766
Жыл бұрын
And the usa
@michaelleo5766
Жыл бұрын
Premadonnas
@zeebaron
Жыл бұрын
France going to smash some English tonight 😄 Allez les BLEUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@wayne5240
Жыл бұрын
@@zeebaron but there not tho are they let’s be honest french tears tonight 😂
Croatia doesn't depend on one player, they are all a unite on the field, playing together and covering thier spaces. I was impressed by their work rate, especially the 3 midfield players, Modric, Brozovic and Kovacic. Plus they have a every reliable GK. Congratulations to them.
@izzzy03
Жыл бұрын
Brozovic covered 16,7 km distance vs Japan and still was everywhere vs Brazil...imagine numbers if he wasn't occasional smoker :)
@fapmashina1
Жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot pal! This is very fair assessment of the game ulike many others that still underestimate or undervalue Croatian great game! Best of luck for our team! Greetings from Croatia!
@juanestadian8471
Жыл бұрын
@Bille it’s difficult to depend on one player if your intention is to drag the game to a penalty shootout. That level of cynicism requires team effort
@jasonhughes6896
Жыл бұрын
What about the right back Juranovic? That guy was a beast all game.
@14Mydarling
Жыл бұрын
@@juanestadian8471 So, why other teams couldn’t bring Brazil to the penalties? You’re talking nonsense, mate
I AM SOO PROUD OF CROATIA THEYVE PLAYED OUT OF THERE MINDS THE PAST FEW TOURNAMENTS ABSOLUTELY RELENTLESS THERE MID FIELD IS INSANE AND THERE DEFENCE GRITTY AND STRONG I HOPE CROATIA CAN WIN THERE FIRST CUP IN HISTORY🔥🔥🔥
Who had the last dance ...Modric brozovic. Kovacic... World no 1 gone to practice samba in Sao Paulo
Luka Modrić is the best midfield player that play the game. What a GOAT
@ivanv6690
Жыл бұрын
Modric will get his flowers now finally now it will be Xavi Iniesta & Modric Croatia never get the respect they deserve because the haters can't accept the fact a nation of less than 4M can compete with & beat the established traditional heavyweights Tuesday Croatia will be underdogs again & when were victorious once more don't be surprised because I won't be ... 🇭🇷🔥
@manan612
Жыл бұрын
Modric is absolute class but he is not the best Midfielder ever to play. He is not in the top 3. Zidane, Iniesta & Xavi are better without question. You could also make cases for Steven Gerrard and Pirlo. Historically, Zico and Didi were special too
@markomarko3450
Жыл бұрын
@@manan612 lol
@southern_comfort
Жыл бұрын
@@manan612 wild take, stay off the weed kid
@manan612
Жыл бұрын
@@southern_comfort or Perhaps you should watch more Football. I’ve seen them all and I gave my opinion, no need to get offensive.
Old Modric Is Better than Old CR7 . Change my mind .
@JimmyGlo630
Жыл бұрын
100 %
Croatia played to their strengths. Kudos to them .
We told you don't underestimate us. But than again do it, give us more fuel for argentina
@rajaryan5036
Жыл бұрын
Argentina has been always criticised by ESPN be it Netherlands or Australia even Mexico, they will do same for Croatia.
@LAvision
Жыл бұрын
I have you guys in the final.
@clarencegaultieri8293
Жыл бұрын
After today no way Croatia has a chance . Refs and fifa will make sure Messi is in that final
😂😂 Karma…thank you Croatia 🇭🇷
Man, love the extended analysis on these knockout matches. Great stuff like Shaka talking about Brozovic occupying space that forced Neymar to drop back in order to get the ball. Not something I picked up watching the game in bits during the work day. Appreciate letting these guys talk at length, explain tactical observations, etc.
Happy for Humble Modric. Next up now it’s Messi v Modric ❤
@dalmatiandream4452
Жыл бұрын
Always Maestro Luka Modric ♥️ --> World Cup 2018, after game 🇭🇷🇦🇷 3:0, Leo Messi 🙈 run away, didnt congrats to Croatian team. For me personally, it is not nice / sport attutide from Leo Messi, just excellent skills with ball.. For me on first place is nice / human / sport attitude. Fair play For example, Modric today after game 🇧🇷🇭🇷 was hugging some Brazilian players since were crying. That is HUMBLE ♥️ My RESPECT for Luka Modric
Now i can say brazil was most over hyped team in this wc. Literally every soccer pundit and youtuber predicted they would win the wc. To be honest japan played better against croatia than brazil.
@Landstalker1999
Жыл бұрын
Yes, Brazil has been overhyped in every World Cup since 2002. Here is a fun fact. Brazil never won against a European team in the knockout stages of World Cup since their last win in 2002. So round of 16 and up they never won against a single European team since 2002. But for some odd reason they're always the favorite to win according to the 'experts'. So many sports news pundits are clowns.
I was shocked when Militao was subbed given how well he was defending
@colinedelman6392
Жыл бұрын
He was exhausted
@juanestadian8471
Жыл бұрын
Made no sense to sub him at all
@zdhanz
Жыл бұрын
Yeah,he defends really well
@kwamelal2673
Жыл бұрын
Absolutely. Croatia knew that since Militao is off, the weaker link is now Danilo. Tite’s worst decision was taking off Militao.
@siyakhanzimande4817
Жыл бұрын
It was criminal when he took off Vini Jr
Honestly think Luka is the best midfielder of all time. I take him over Xavi, Iniesta, Zidane, anyone. Now everyone is doing outside of the right foot passes. His pass to Rodrygo is iconic against Chelsea. Vini did it every single game this world cup, cancelo is doing it all the time for city now
@dalmatiandream4452
Жыл бұрын
Maestro Luka Modric ♥️ ♥️♥️ --> World Cup 2018, after game 🇭🇷🇦🇷 3:0, Leo Messi 🙈 run away, didnt congrats to Croatian team. For me personally, it is not nice / sport attutide from Leo Messi, just excellent skills with ball. For me on first place is nice / human / sport attitude. Fair play For example, Modric today after game 🇧🇷🇭🇷 was hugging some Brazilian players since were crying. That is HUMBLE ♥️ My RESPECT for Luka Modric
@angelyuqi6709
Жыл бұрын
@@dalmatiandream4452 lmfao messi is the last person u should be Taunting about humblesness💀 guy is one of the most humble person in football. & Argentina took their revenge on Croatia btw 3:0 lol also modric's team won so ofc he went on to console neymar/Brazil who lost. did he do the same to messi when argentina defeated them? No he ran away because he was defeated. Last time messi/argentina lost so ofc they won't be going to Croatia but will feel sad for their own team
Well played Croatia. Modric… what a player! Antony… not so much! What a weak little diver 😂 It was a joy to see his tears at the end. He needed that humbling. He’s not as good as he think he is.
I forgot Mario Mandjukic isn't at the world cup but Croatia will survive!!!
@Prosinecki88
Жыл бұрын
He is coaching
Tite paid the price for not playing 3 proper midfielders, as much good as your front players can be, you need control of the game especially when you play against a very world class midfield. Should have minus of the wingers and start Bruno Guimares or Fabinho. I always thought with that Midfield trio of Casemeiro the only DM, AM ( Paqueta)and a striker Neymar would be be destroyed against a world class Midfield trio.
@colinedelman6392
Жыл бұрын
Exactly that’s why they were so great in 2018, midfield and defense. This year, I knew they’d get destroyed in the middle
@Wilcoranking
Жыл бұрын
At least someone has sense... They are essentially playing 424.. Against 3 and 4 midfield.
@BC-mj7gj
Жыл бұрын
@@Wilcoranking yeah and I have been saying this but they been getting away with it until they face a team stacked with world class midfielders
@mikyp4111
Жыл бұрын
Delic prepared tactics
I've never considered Croatia as underdog. Anyone who says Croatia is underdog definitely never look at history of World Cup. They are one of the most consistent national team in making the top tier in World Cup.
Croatia definitely the dark horses of this tournament, if they take you to pens it’s a wrap due to their experience with them
@dariushills4094
Жыл бұрын
Can't be dark horses if they were world cup finalists an made euro quarters I think put sum respect on their name
@colinedelman6392
Жыл бұрын
@@dariushills4094they’ve been my favorite team since 2016, i really hope they’ll get one title.
How Tite didn’t play Martinelli is beyond me.
@nicolerodgers9469
Жыл бұрын
Ya, they should’ve played him. Different type of attacker. Nobody is scared of Richarlison or raphina. No pace
@nickchemist723
Жыл бұрын
Agreed . I’m glad though at least he isn’t sending him back to arsenal injured like Jesus
@youtubeee8426
Жыл бұрын
1.He should have replaced Allison with Ederson for the shoot out, he's better shot stopper 2. how he let such a young and inexperienced player like rodrygo kick the first penalty is beyond me🤷
@colanitsabedze5818
Жыл бұрын
Exactly
@tomgolab3958
Жыл бұрын
Exactly
These comentators really dont know anything about football. Maby these brasilian boys are not so good this year.🤔 So proud on 🇭🇷☝🏻 all the way.
@user-kq9vv5tj1u
2 ай бұрын
How many professional games you played??
I don’t think footballing people underestimated Croatia. To name Brazil favorites doesn’t necessarily mean you think lowly of Croatia...I thought Brazil would win but a Croatia win was not going to be a surprise
Heart break but that keeper for Croatia is a beast in front of goal
Croatia i love you
@JimmyGlo630
Жыл бұрын
We love you too ❤
@utsavbasu1048
Жыл бұрын
@@JimmyGlo630 😘🥰😍
Totally Heartbroken but what a Game for the ages props for both team what a Slobberknocker Big Time
How is nobody talking about how Neymar should have got a red before he scored for kicking a Croatian player in the back of the legs
@charliedontsurf9155
Жыл бұрын
True , and VAR was nowhere to be seen ! And after watching the Argentina - Netherlands game , it is clear that FIFA has given directions to the refs to protect certain players !
@nunogoncalves1802
Жыл бұрын
the same way everyone is pretending that Messi shoulnd't be sent off tonight.
@colinedelman6392
Жыл бұрын
Same for Messi
@hypello9534
Жыл бұрын
@@nunogoncalves1802 🍼
@gamehardy
Жыл бұрын
@@nunogoncalves1802 several times he lost the ball and for no reason was given a free kick it was strange
We have had some awesome eras of great midfielders: Didi, Platini, Pirlo, Zidane; this is Modric’s era. He is just incredible. I hope DeBruyne can lift a UCL title someday so that he gets the respect that Modric rightfully gets. Man… Modric is just unbelievably amazing.
@Ismaelbarca
Жыл бұрын
Iniesta ?
@josephkerr2807
Жыл бұрын
Xavi?
@manan612
Жыл бұрын
Gerrard in the PL too. What a player he was.
@izzzy03
Жыл бұрын
@@josephkerr2807 Xavi and Iniesta are best MF duo in history, but separated they struggle a little bit.. Modric however can make impact in any team he plays.. of course you cant compare one man vs Xavi-Iniesta duo... but for best comparison take a look on match ESP-CRO from EC 2012, when all players were in some peak... Modric and Rakitic dominated midfield that game, and Spain needed help from referees to win
@david8FCB
Жыл бұрын
@@izzzy03 Cope
How does Croatia in minute 117 have a 5 v 4 situation to score the 1-1 goal ? I don't get.
@mauropedrosa7317
Жыл бұрын
Lack of concentration/guts from the Brazilian team. Especially the forwards. They were playing as if it was a friendly
@mrtomas0990
Жыл бұрын
@@mauropedrosa7317 It's time they got a Portuguese coach to explain to the players their obligations
@RS__7
Жыл бұрын
Because Brazil are too Ill disciplined and arrogant.... They forgot this isn't Copa America. Small teams from Europe have brains and organization. They get too comfortable with their reckless play and mentality... wouldn't be able to get away with it if they were in Europe
They also show us hope and at last they broke our heart😭😭. Congratulations to coroatia
protecting a lead and Tite brought Fred on, madness !
Even average football fan with reasonable understanding of the game can smell the loss since the 2nd match against Switzerland 1. No sense of urgency 2. Lacking in speed / pace 3. Sub-optimal subs strategy 4. Keep playing underperforming players
@therearenofactsonlyinterpr3780
Жыл бұрын
The loss is culmination of subpar habits remained uncorrected throughout the tourney Did the coaching staff even watch other games? It seemed they didn't learn anything from Jpn vs Cro match
@higherwesoarsmallerweappea8507
Жыл бұрын
@@therearenofactsonlyinterpr3780 Even the coaching staff are too busy practising dancing...
@user-ii7zb3yg4e
Жыл бұрын
@@higherwesoarsmallerweappea8507 No, they watched Jpn vs Cro tape... 2 mins highlight tape The rest of the time, they watched 10 hours of dancing video for practice
I could clearly remember Shaka chose Argentina to win it all at the start of the World Cup and then when they lost to Saudi Arabia, he then quickly switched his prediction to Brazil winning the World Cup 😂
@hypello9534
Жыл бұрын
He allways does this. He predicts as usually psg or city to win cl. Threw the campaign he switches his fav team to win like 99times. 😂
@reasondro
Жыл бұрын
such a plastic he is
People laughed at me when I said Modric was going to teach Neymar how to play football! Brazil is a joke.
Neymar is always made as a scapegoat. He scored a fantastic goal. He wasn’t even able to take his PK. Marquinhos let them down and the manager. Why do you bring on Fred? I knew as soon as he came on that Brazil were in trouble. Brazil should have wasted time or defended hard instead of getting done on the counter attack
@alexreid2365
Жыл бұрын
Finally Somebody with sense
@stoneyboylero3000
Жыл бұрын
You're right, when I saw Vini off and again Fred on, I knew Brazil gonna lose the game
@zdhanz
Жыл бұрын
@@stoneyboylero3000Militao man,i mean Orsic is running freely on the right side of Brazil fullback.Why did Tite sub him?
@russellward4624
Жыл бұрын
Because scoring a goal doesn't mean you had a good game. I'm so tired of these simplistic breakdowns off football. "OH he scored a goal so he was great and we can't criticise the other 199mns when he was poor". He wasn't fully fit so he shouldn't have started but because he's a primadonna that woukd throw a tantrum they started him. You can't win a world cup playing 442 but because Neymar has to play and doesn't want to play as false 9 they weaken the team to keep him happy. Neymar didn't take a pen because he wants to be the last taker to get to get glory. He's selfish.
@alexreid2365
Жыл бұрын
@@russellward4624 Brazil wouldn't score a goal without Neymar's creativity so Stfu.
Mario was the only one to realize that Brozovic neutralized Brazil.
@fan5407
Жыл бұрын
Shaka said it, so there were at least two people.
After Brazil scored they were reckless and lazy and allowed Croatia to break into odd man situations, instead of the successful defensive ball pressure play they’ve used up till this game. Credit to Croatia for relentless pressure, work rate and team play. Once they went to penalties I knew it was over for Brazil. I agree with Craig, Anthony was embellishing and being arrogant on just about every contested ball instead of focusing on team outcome.
Humility is the most important thing, thats why Brazil lost, well one of them. Tite used wrong tactics. Fred has been terrible, sticked out like a soar thumb. Raphinha brought his Barcelona self in these past games. Subbing out Militao was bad. We know if Argentina can win a game when they lost to Saudi with a strong lineup. But Tite changes the lineup frequently, from attack or a defense minded team. So this was 50/50 for me, Croatia controlled the game and Modric
@Wilcoranking
Жыл бұрын
Humility wasn't the issue, having a dunce for a coach makes a major difference
@watching789
Жыл бұрын
Tite coaching is bad your up in ot and you get caught with 7 players up the field
This match gave me a lesson. Never loose hope and it's never over untill it's over ❤️. Love you Croatia ❤️❤️
@kahamborok2344
Жыл бұрын
It also gave me a lesson...after 1-nil i will break evryone legs whether red card is given..or nt doesnt matter.....brazil shud play a bit rough games after leading and they would understnd
@ximengtang6731
Жыл бұрын
“Lose”
Brazil against european country in a world cup 2006-QF France 2010-QF Netherlands 2014-SF Germany 2018-QF Belgium 2022-QF Croatia
Brazil only can blame themselves. Now they have 4 years to think" only if we managed the game for 5 more minutes!" I can't believe all that talent and none of them was able to keep kicking the ball outside the pitch for last 5 minutes 😑
What a World Cup
Brazil will always be Brazil, top favourites every world cup, but their best generations are long gone…
its sad to see that no matter what neymar does he never gets the appreciation he deserves .. i mean to talk about that game and not highlight the magical goal in the 105. minute of the extra time in a wc qf .. thats the definition of clutch and im ready here to take my country to the trophy .. for me he cementet himself as a brazil legend and an all time great with this magical goal.. 👏 and how brazil blew that 1:0 lead in the 117 minute is and the way they did it so open so unorganized absolute shocking .. GG to croatia tho they really are the survival experts in the world cup first in 2018 now again congrats and good luck 👏👏
@imouto4hire
Жыл бұрын
He was trash and kept giving the ball away. He also supports fascism. Neymar is garbage.
@bryanp5843
Жыл бұрын
Neymar is definitely not Legend status for Brazil. Sure he currently holds the most goals scored for Brazil with Pele, but he'll never be sitting in the same table with the likes of Garrincha, Cafu, Rivaldo, Ronaldo, Carlos Alberto, Pele, etc. He'll always be known as an underachiever
@lowkey.8448
Жыл бұрын
@@bryanp5843 you cant really compare the brazil of ney and those from the past .. brazil was always stacked with legends but neymar had to carry them always by himself and he showed up tonight but at the back they fkd up so what do you expect him to do ? hes just overhated but skillwise he is in a league of his own
Brazil unfortunately have to take back home the rest of the 10 dances prepared.😔
Belize central america I'm from and I'm a Real Madrid fan but say congratulations to Croatia and Luka Modric and get better quickly Brazil!!
Tite literally had Fabinho and Bruno Guimarães on the bench to help them defend the result, yet he brought on Fred who was nowhere to be found in the midfield, was playing so high up the field😭😭😂😂
I was never a Neymar fan... but I must admit after seeing him in tears, I felt really bad for him 😔
@KLHK1981
Жыл бұрын
He in tears because he extend his hair stylist stay until the final 😂
Croatia must be having penalty analyst and their game plan is amazing no matter how many attacking sides they face. I guess they prepare the goal keeper by supplying a good information about the opposing team. They seem to be playing equally good. Until they are down by a goal, they aren’t pushing up for the final third. If then they are taking the penalties amazingly well.
Don't you just love it when pundits get everything wrong?
Hey world of 8 bilion people greetings from Croatia. Here we are 3.9 milions dominating almost every sport you can call sport. We love you all
@draoicht22
Жыл бұрын
Is Djokovic Croatian ??
@AlcatrazHR
Жыл бұрын
@@draoicht22 His mother is Croatian.
@jeco5729
Жыл бұрын
Hold on you say what lol 😆...what sports...cmon really...you can't believe that...
@dutchislax14
Жыл бұрын
Care to list the sports y'all are dominating?
@frenkie14
Жыл бұрын
Football, handball, gymnastics, waterpolo, tenis, in the past skiing... I can't remember all of them
I guess they are really shocked Croatia wins. Brazil is very famous for this game.
1998🥉, 2018🥈, 2022🥇😉🇭🇷
@gumdeo
Жыл бұрын
Hopefully!