World Cup 2022

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49. Results

Croatia did what they needed to do. They slowed down the game against a attack-minded Brazil, they waited for for their chances, and they never gave up. A great additional time thriller that saw Croatia win in PK’s.

The Netherlands v Argentina saw another additional time thriller with more goals scored in the game, but PK’s deciding the winner with Argentina advancing.

Many commentators were saying the first day was one of the best in that both went down to the wire. I can’t argue; they were both great!

The next day brought us the Morocco v Portugal game. I certainly believed Portugal would continue their run, but Morocco took advantage of the opportunities presented and, in the end, frustrated Portugal for the win.

The England v France was probably the most pleasing to watch game as far as skill of the sides and the tactics used. In another game that just as easily could have ended regular time in a draw, a missed PK was the difference as France moves forward.