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Sam Hill

Why Neymar did not take a penalty for Brazil as they crashed out of 2022 World Cup vs Croatia

Brazil superstar Neymar did not take a penalty in his nation's crucial shootout against Croatia. Tite's squad were favourites heading into the tournament but lost 4-2 on penalties after drawing 1-1 against Croatia after extra-time.

Neymar scored the opening goal of the match in the 106th minute before Bruno Petkovic equalised in the 117th minute to send the game to a penalty shootout. Rodrygo missed Brazil's first spot kick after Dominik Livakovic made another crucial penalty save before Marquinhos hit the post to send Croatia into the semi-finals.

Brazil were left frustrated throughout the match as Livakovic denied a number of good chances before Neymar's goal in extra-time. The Paris Saint-Germain superstar did not step up to take a penalty as only Casemiro and Pedro scored for Tite's squad.

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