Match report

Croatia Holds Off Brazil 1-1 in World Cup Thriller

Croatia
Croatia
1–1
PEN
Brazil
Brazil
Dec 9, 2022

Croatia held off an aggressive Brazil side to secure a hard-fought 1-1 draw during their World Cup match. The game was marked by intense defensive displays from both sides, with Neymar scoring for Brazil and Borna Barisic Petković equalizing for Croatia in extra time.

Key Facts

  • • Neymar scored the only goal of regulation play for Brazil at 105 minutes.
  • • B. Petković equalized for Croatia with a goal in extra time at 117 minutes.
  • • Marquinhos missed his penalty during the shootout, while M. Orsic converted for Croatia.

Lineups

Croatia

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 D. Livaković (G)
  • 22 J. Juranović (D)
  • 6 D. Lovren (D)
  • 20 J. Gvardiol (D)
  • 19 B. Sosa (D)
  • 10 L. Modrić (M)
  • 11 M. Brozović (M)
  • 8 M. Kovačić (M)
  • 15 M. Pašalić (F)
  • 9 A. Kramarić (F)
  • 4 I. Perišić (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 N. Vlašić
  • 16 B. Petković
  • 7 L. Majer
  • 17 A. Budimir
  • 18 M. Oršić
  • 26 K. Jakić
  • 2 J. Stanišić
  • 14 M. Livaja
  • 3 B. Barišić
  • 24 J. Šutalo
  • 23 I. Ivušić
  • 21 D. Vida
  • 5 M. Erlić
  • 25 L. Sučić
  • 12 I. Grbić

Brazil

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 Alisson (G)
  • 14 Éder Militão (D)
  • 4 Marquinhos (D)
  • 3 Thiago Silva (D)
  • 2 Danilo (D)
  • 7 Lucas Paquetá (M)
  • 5 Casemiro (M)
  • 11 Raphinha (M)
  • 10 Neymar (M)
  • 20 Vinícius Júnior (M)
  • 9 Richarlison (F)

Substitutes

  • 19 Antony
  • 21 Rodrygo
  • 25 Pedro
  • 8 Fred
  • 6 Alex Sandro
  • 26 Gabriel Martinelli
  • 23 Ederson
  • 24 Bremer
  • 15 Fabinho
  • 17 Bruno Guimarães
  • 22 Éverton Ribeiro
  • 12 Weverton
  • 13 Dani Alves

Timeline

  1. Brazil
    25' Brazil Card · Yellow Card
    Danilo

    Foul

  2. Croatia
    31' Croatia Card · Yellow Card
    M. Brozović

    Foul

  3. Brazil
    56' Brazil subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Raphinha · On: Antony
  4. Brazil
    64' Brazil subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Vinicius Junior · On: Rodrygo
  5. Brazil
    68' Brazil Card · Yellow Card
    Casemiro

    Foul

  6. Croatia
    72' Croatia subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Pasalic · On: N. Vlasic
  7. Croatia
    72' Croatia subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Kramaric · On: B. Petković
  8. Brazil
    77' Brazil Card · Yellow Card
    Marquinhos

    Foul

  9. Brazil
    84' Brazil subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Richarlison · On: Pedro
  10. Brazil
    105'+1 Brazil Goal · Normal Goal
    Neymar · Assist: Lucas Paquetá
  11. Croatia
    105' Croatia subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Kovačić · On: L. Majer
  12. Brazil
    105' Brazil subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Lucas Paquetá · On: Fred
  13. Brazil
    105' Brazil subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Éder Militão · On: Alex Sandro
  14. Croatia
    110' Croatia subst · Substitution 4
    Off: B. Sosa · On: A. Budimir
  15. Croatia
    114' Croatia subst · Substitution 5
    Off: M. Brozović · On: M. Orsic
  16. Croatia
    117' Croatia Card · Yellow Card
    B. Petković
  17. Croatia
    117' Croatia Goal · Normal Goal
    B. Petković · Assist: M. Orsic
  18. Croatia
    120'+7 Croatia Goal · Penalty
    M. Orsic

    Penalty Shootout

  19. Brazil
    120'+8 Brazil Goal · Missed Penalty
    Marquinhos

    Penalty Shootout

Match Stats

Stat Croatia Brazil
Fouls 22 24
Pass Accuracy 88% 89%
Offsides 3 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 9 21
Corners 3 7
Total Passes 694 684
Yellow Cards 2 3
Blocked Shots 3 7
Shots on Target 1 11
Shots off Target 5 3
Possession 51% 49%
Accurate Passes 613 609
Shots Inside Box 5 15
Saves 11 0
Shots Outside Box 4 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Neymar's goal in extra time put Brazil ahead, but Croatia responded quickly with Borna Barisic Petković equalizing shortly after.
  • ▸ The match was a defensive battle until the late stages of extra time when both teams finally broke through.