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Darren Wells

Neymar and Antony in tears as Brazil knocked out of World Cup on penalties

Neymar could not hide his disappointment as he burst into tears following Brazil's shock elimination from the World Cup at the hands of Croatia.

The forward looked to have sent his team into the semi-finals after his superb 106th minute goal in extra time gave Brazil a 1-0 lead. But Bruno Petkovic's deflected strike four minutes from time sent the game to spot kicks where Croatia triumped in the shootout to break Brazilian hearts.

Neymar did not even get to take a penalty as he waited until kick number five, but Brazil crashed out before that point when penalty taker no.4 Marquinhos struck the foot of the post, leaving his team-mate inconsolable. Neymar sat in the turf with his head in his hands emotional at the prospect of missing out on the World Cup in possibly his last tournament.

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