Jakarta, CNNI Indonesia —
Trainer the Brazilian national team Tite explained why Neymar he didn’t kick a penalty as Samba’s side lost to Croatia in the quarter-finals World Cup 2022.
Brazil lost to Croatia on penalties. The two teams drew for up to 120 minutes.
Canarinho’s team took the lead through Neymar at the end of the first extra time. Bruno Petkovic then equalized as the match entered in the 117th minute.
On penalties, Croatia won 4-2. None of the four Croatian executors failed in their duties. While two of the four Brazilian players failed to get into the ball.
The two players are Rodrygo who is the first kicker and Marquinhos the fourth executioner.
Meanwhile, two other executors of Basil who can hit the round skin are Casemiro and Pedro.
After a 4-2 draw for Croatia, the penalty shoot-out ended as Brazil could no longer recover.
After the match was over, Tite explained why Neymar didn’t take the penalty.
“He’s the fifth and decisive penalty taker,” explained Tite 90 minutes.
“Players who have the quality and mentality to grow are the ones under the most pressure.”
The defeat to Croatia made Tite’s decision to set up a penalty moot.
After the match against Croatia, Neymar looked tough again. Gradually then Neymar was seen crying. Raphinha and Dani Alves tried to calm him down.
(va/jal)
