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Paul Myers

Croatia beat Brazil after penalty shootout to reach World Cup semi-final

Croatia's players celebrate after beating Brazil in a penalty shootout to reach the semi-finals at the World Cup for the second successive tournament. AP - Petr David Josek

Croatia beat Brazil in a penalty shootout on Friday night to advance to the World Cup semi-final for a second successive tournament.

The 2018 runners-up showed immense resilience to come from behind in extra-time and then hold their nerve in the dramatic denouement to oust the pre-competition favourites who missed two of their spot kicks.

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