In one match affairs, it is never a given when you play anyone ranked in the top twentyish teams in the world.
Brazil owned possession, owned the fouls, owned the shots and chances. They played well, finishing not so well. Yes, they got a cheap call for the penalty goal. They got a couple of yellows that could cost them later on.
Croatia is always a fiesty bunch and this played out pretty much how I figured with a physical game. Not having their best striker was certainly a problem, but they were close to the upset.
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