Welcome to Sportstar’s dwell weblog of the Croatia vs Brazil World Cup 2022 quarterfinal match on the Education City Stadium.
Croatia vs Brazil Head-to-head document
Played: 4
Croatia wins: 0
Brazil wins: 3
Draws: 1
Croatia objectives: 2
Brazil objectives: 7
Match historical past
August 17, 2005: Croatia 1-1 Brazil (Friendly)
June 13, 2006: Brazil 1-0 Serbia (World Cup)
June 12, 2014: Brazil 3-1 Croatia (World Cup)
June 3, 2018: Brazil 2-0 Croatia (Friendly)
Croatia vs Brazil beginning lineups!!
Croatia (4-3-3): Dominik Livakovic; Josip Juranovic, Dejan Lovren, Josko Gvardiol, Borna Sosa; Luka Modric (capt), Marcelo Brozovic, Mateo Kovacic; Mario Pasalic, Andrej Kramaric, Ivan Perisic
Coach: Zlatko Dalic (CRO)
Brazil (4-3-3): Alisson Becker; Eder Militao, Thiago Silva (capt), Marquinhos, Danilo; Lucas Paqueta, Casemiro, Neymar; Raphinha, Richarlison, Vinicius Junior
Coach: Tite (BRA)
Two midfield maestros!!
Match Preview
Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic described their World Cup quarterfinal opponents Brazil as “terrifying” after the five-times champion thrashed South Korea 4-1 to ship a transparent message to its rivals.
Brazil, nonetheless, might be even stronger in Friday’s last-eight conflict with the 2018 runners-up as left again Alex Sandro must be out there, and will probably be near full-strength after a number of harm issues.
With talisman Neymar and key defender Danilo returning towards South Korea after lacking two video games on account of ankle issues, coach Tite needed to improvise and began right-back Danilo on the left of the defence.
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Tite is hoping to discipline his first-choice group towards Croatia with full-backs Danilo and Sandro of their pure positions, sending versatile centre-back Eder Militao again to the substitutes’ bench after spectacular performances.
Neymar regarded sharp in 80 minutes on the pitch towards South Korea, scoring a purpose and displaying no indicators that his proper foot was bothering him.
He can have additional motivation towards Croatia, as he’s one purpose away from equalling Pele’s document for essentially the most objectives scored for Brazil (77).
Neymar scored his 76th towards South Korea and paid tribute to the 82-year-old former Brazil nice, who’s present process therapy for most cancers, holding a banner in the midst of the pitch with “Pele” written on it.
“It’s hard to talk about what Pele is going through, but I wish him all the best, I hope he gets back to good health as soon as possible and that we can comfort him with this victory and the banner we raised for him,” an emotional Neymar informed a news convention.
After overcoming Japan on penalties on Monday following a 1-1 draw after additional time, Croatia faces the massive activity of dealing with Brazil and its five-man assault, which blew away South Korea with 4 first-half objectives.
Led by the skilled Luka Modric, Dejan Lovren, Ivan Perisic and Marcelo Brozovic, the 2018 finalist arrived in Qatar as one of many oldest groups. There are considerations in regards to the health and type of key stalwarts after the gruelling 120- minute sport towards Japan.
“Brazil are the favourites, let’s face it,” Dalic informed reporters. “Brazil are the most powerful and the best national team at the World Cup.
“What I’ve seen so far when you take a look at their players, their quality, skills and value, then it is indeed terrifying.
“We need to enter the match with much faith, self-confidence and looking for our chances, enjoy the occasion of playing Brazil, that’s it.”
-Via Reuters
Croatia vs Brazil Predicted XI
Croatia predicted XI: Livakovic(GK); Juranovic, Lovren, Gvardiol, Sosa; Kovacic, Brozovic, Modric; Kramaric, Petkovic, Perisic
Brazil predicted XI: Alisson(GK); Militao, Thiago Silva, Marquinhos, Danilo; Casemiro, Paqueta; Raphinha, Neymar, Vinicius Jr; Richarlison
When and the place to look at
When will the Croatia vs Brazil quarterfinal match kick-off?
The Croatia vs Brazil quarterfinal match will kick-off at 8:30 pm IST, December 9.
Where will the Croatia vs Brazil quarterfinal match kick-off?
The Croatia vs Brazil quarterfinal match will kick-off on the Education City Stadium.
Where are you able to watch the Croatia vs Brazil quarterfinal match in India?
The Croatia vs Brazil quarterfinal match can be telecasted dwell on Sports18 and Sports18 HD. On Android and nicely as iOS, the 2022 FIFA World Cup can be dwell streamed on JioCinema.
Where are you able to watch the Croatia vs Brazil quarterfinal match exterior India?
Argentina – Live Stream: Telemundo
United States – TV: FOX, Telemundo; Live Stream: fuboTV, Fox Sports app, Telemundo Deportes En Vivo
Canada – TV: CTV, TSN; Live Stream: fuboTV, TSN app
United Kingdom – TV: BBC One; Live Stream: BBC iPlayer, BBC Sport Website
Australia – TV: SBS; Live Stream: SBS On Demand
New Zealand – TV: Sky Sports; Live Stream: Sky Sport
Malaysia – TV: RTM, Astro; Live Stream: Astro Go
Singapore – TV: Mediacorp Channel 5; Live Stream: StarHub TV+, IPTV, Singtel TV
Hong Kong – TV: BeIN Sports, ITV; Live Stream: Now TV, ViuTV
Nigeria – TremendousSport and Showmax Pro.
Get all the outcomes for the FIFA World Cup 2022 right here: Full record of all matches, scores, outcomes, goalscorers