Morocco drew with Spain in a 0–0 draw, then knocked out the 2010 champions on penalties as Luis Enrique’s side failed to earn a single kick. Unpredictable as the tournament was, the usual suspects assembled for the quarterfinals. Some magic from Neymar gave Brazil the lead in extra time against Croatia, only for Bruno Petkovic […]
another record The complex play and tight triangles Croatia were attempting only fumbled in a small way, and when they did Argentina looked poised to pounce. It was a cruel irony that, after looking the stronger side for the best part of half an hour, it was Croatia’s inspirational playmaker Luka Modric who lost possession […]
However, a moment of Neymar’s magic saw him power through an unbreakable Croatian wall after a brilliant one-two exchange with his teammate, which culminated in him scoring one of the goals of the tournament – an effort that tying him with Pelé’s Brazilian record. Out of 77 goals. It was a goal that would probably […]