World Cup: Brazil impress, Croatia say thank you to their goalkeeper… What to remember from Monday 5 December
Surprises But any surprises? The favorites are still victorious in Monday’s round of 16. Croatia struggled against Japan before winning on penalties At the end of a pending match (1-1, 3-to-1 on the pens). His opponent in the quarterfinals, Brazil, suffered much less than the defeat of South Korea (4-1) in the evening. Here’s what to remember from Monday, December 5th in Qatar.
The March: Brazil is very easy against South Korea
Favorite interest in very good condition. Brazil marched (4-1) into the Round of 16 against South Korea. 4-0 in less than forty minutes, Richarlison impressive up front, Neymar unhindered – we’ll come back to this – and a fantastic technical demonstration. Four different goalscorers – Vinicius, Neymar, Richarlison, Paqueta – alert Alisson to the Korean’s chances and make a very oily collective impression. Good luck to Croatia on Friday.
Ghost: Neymar is better and joins Pele and Ronaldo
He hasn’t played since he injured his right ankle against Serbia in his Brazil debut. Founded by his coach, Tite, Neymar did not seem to suffer and scored his first goal in the competition By converting the penalty kick won by a striker who turned him on Richarlison (2-0, 13). An achievement that allows the Paris Saint-Germain star to become the third Brazilian player in history to score in three different World Cups after Pele and Ronaldo. There is worse in the company.
Hero: Dominic Levakovic, Fortress of Croatia
If you find Croatia four years after the World Cup quarter-finals, they owe it to their goalkeeper, Dominik Levakovic. The 27-year-old Dinamo Zagreb goalkeeper took penalties against Japan with three of four Japanese attempts. An insane performance that made him celebrated by all his partners, relieved to get out of the trap set by Samouraï Blue that pushed them to play 120 minutes after 1-1 in regulation time. The only extension so far from the round of 16.
Four years ago, Croatia started its journey to the final in the knockout stages with Penalty success in the round of 16 against Denmark. Again, the score at the end of overtime was 1-1. Good omen or simple coincidence? In response to the next match against Brazil.
Refusal: FIFA rejects the federation’s claim
No, no one knows why. FIFA announced Monday in a press release that the French Football Federation’s appeal is in process The goal was scored by Antoine Griezmann during the Blues’ defeat by Tunisia (0-1) in the pool rejected. Reject an appeal without anyone knowing why.
As a reminder, the French Football Federation filed an appeal to demand that the equalizing goal be awarded to Antoine Griezmann, which was canceled by VAR. because of : Using an arbitration video is against the rules By New Zealand whistleblower Matthew Conger. The latter used this technique after he gave the start to play with the Tunisians, which is prohibited.
Photo: Pele Tribute
The Seleção players paid tribute to the football legend, who is currently being treated in hospital. Neymar and co unfurl a poster with Pele’s face and name on the lawn at Stade 974 after their victory over South Korea. The three-time world champions posted a message on Twitter wishing them good luck before kick-off.
The visit: Kylian Mbappe visits his friend Ashraf Hakimi
The blues day off was Monday. Kylian Mbappe occupied part of his free time the next day His demonstration against Poland (3-1). To visit his friend Ashraf Hakimi. The Blues striker went to the hotel where the Moroccans are staying in Qatar Where he found his partner from Paris Saint-Germain, who was very close to him. The latter could also play in the last eight if the Atlas Lions dominate Spain in the last 16 on Tuesday. According to Moroccan media, Hakimi was accompanied by comedian Djamel Debbouze, who is close to the two men.
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