Crikey!
That replay of Marquinhos' face when taking the penalty! He looks so intent, hits it, and then the dawning realisation that it's rebounded out back from the post. Then collapses to the floor. Hard luck for him but pure brilliant emotion and what footballs about.
Surprised to see Brazil go out. I don't like Neymar but there's a massive sense of regret. I want them or another South American nation to win the tournament again, I'd like to see it won outside Europe again. Can't help but feel this was their best chance to win the tournament since 2002. I think this was more down to Croatia's ruggedness and determination than any failure on Brazil's part.
All of a sudden Croatia, who sleep walked their way through the tournament have all of a sudden woken up and become a force.
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