First it was Brazil, which had finished the match in a goalless draw with Croatia, managed to open the scoring in the extra time, but just a few moments before the end Croatia equalized. And as if it was a premonition, they eliminated them in the penalty shootout thanks to the goalkeeper who saved two penalties.

In the second match Argentina, after clearly defeating the Netherlands, was too late in its attempt to protect the result and was punished. In the last play of the match, the Netherlands tied the game in a prepared play after a book kick.

The extra time showed a much superior Argentina that could not level the score. In the penalties, the safety of the goalkeeper Dibu Martinez, who also saved two penalties like his Croatian colleague, allowed Argentina to reach the quarterfinals.

 Croatia defeated Brazil on penalties and is the first semifinalist.

Livakovic, Croatia's goalkeeper, saved a penalty from Rodrygo, while Marquinhos hit the post. Those two missed shots from the 12-pass line were the key to the European team's 4-2 victory.

Croatia became the first semifinalist of the World Cup by beating Brazil 4-2 in penalty kicks, after a 1-1 draw in extra time.

Neymar scored for Brazil at 15m in the first overtime and Bruno Petkovic equalized at 12m in the second overtime.

In the penalty shootout for Croatia, Vlasic, Majer, Modric and Orsic scored; for Brazil, Casemiro and Pedro scored; Livakovic saved Rodrygo's shot and Marquinhos' shot hit the post.

The match, 0-0 after 90 minutes, took place at the Education City stadium in the city of Rayan, seven kilometers from the center of Doha, and was refereed by English referee Michael Oliver.

The first half was characterized by parity, with Brazil proposing and the Balkan team coming out fast on the counterattack.

The clearest chance for Brazil came from Vinicius Júnior after a good combination with Richarlison, but the situation was controlled by goalkeeper Dominik Livakovic.

The Croatians, led by Luka Modric (who always passes cleanly and at his feet) also had two approaches through Ivan Perisic, their most dangerous striker.

In the second half, Brazil grew and generated several risky chances, to the point that Livakovic, who was largely responsible for the 0-0 scoreline that took the match to extra time, became the star of the match. There, and in a framework of greater parity, the star player Neymar appeared in all his splendor to open the score for Brazil.

When it seemed that the "Canarinha" had the victory and the pass to the semis, Petkovic achieved the miraculous equalizer and took the definition to the penalty kicks. There, goalkeeper Livakovic shone again, Marquinhos missed and Croatia, runner-up in Russia 2018, celebrated the pass to the semis.

In the next round, Croatia will face the winner of this afternoon's clash between Argentina and the Netherlands at 16:00.

Argentina defeated the Netherlands on penalties and is the only Latin American team alive at Qatar 2022.

 The Albiceleste beat the Orange 4-2 in the penalty shootout, after a 2-2 draw after 90 minutes and 30 minutes of extra time.

Argentina got into the top four of the Qatar 2022 World Cup and will play next Tuesday against Croatia in the semifinals, after beating the Netherlands 4-2 in the penalty shootout after a 2-2 draw after 90 minutes and 30 minutes of extra time, with Emiliano "Dibu" Martínez as hero, just like Sergio "Chiquito" Romero did against the same opponent in Brazil 2014.

The goalkeeper blocked the first two shots from Dutch captain Virgil Van Dijk and Steven Berghuis, which set the stage for Lautaro Martinez's fifth and final goal.

During the qualification celebrations, "Dibu" Martínez and Lionel Messi crossed paths with Dutch coach Louis Van Gaal, who for the second time in his career endured the frustration of a penalty shootout against the "Albiceleste".

First it was Brazil, which had finished the match in a goalless draw with Croatia, managed to open the scoring in the extra time, but just a few moments before the end Croatia equalized. And as if it was a premonition, they eliminated them in the penalty shootout thanks to the goalkeeper who saved two penalties.

In the second match Argentina, after clearly defeating the Netherlands, was too late in its attempt to protect the result and was punished. In the last play of the match, the Netherlands tied the game in a prepared play after a book kick.

The extra time showed a much superior Argentina that could not level the score. In the penalties, the safety of the goalkeeper Dibu Martinez, who also saved two penalties like his Croatian colleague, allowed Argentina to reach the quarterfinals.

Source: FIFA.