Brazil Gives A Beatdown 👀

12/06/2022 Brazil Gives A Beatdown 👀

By: Jeff Yoder

Croatia Downs Japan in PKs (1-1, 3-1 PKs); Brazil Smashes South Korea (4-1)

The World Cup Group Stage is nearing to a close, but Monday’s action wasn’t without drama. Croatia and Japan needed penalty kicks after Ivan Perisic saved the Croatians with an equalizer before Croatia won in PKs (3-1). Brazil put a beatdown on South Korea with a 4-0 lead by the end of the first half thanks to early goals from Vinicius Jr. and Neymar. Two more matches will wrap up the Round of 16 today as we sprint toward the quarterfinals.

 

World Cup Highlights (Round of 16)

Croatia def. Japan (1-1, 3-1 PKs)

Brazil def. South Korea (4-1)

 

Today’s Schedule

Morocco vs. Spain (10:00 am ET)

Portugal vs. Switzerland (2:00 pm ET)

 

Full FIFA World Cup Bracket

 

Teams Advanced to Quarterfinals

Croatia, Brazil, Netherlands, Argentina, England & France

 

Additional Storylines

Yahoo! Sports: Croatia Tops Japan in PK Shootout to Face Brazil

CNN: Brazil Dances Its Way Into World Cup Quarterfinals Thanks to Dazzling Display

 

Photo: Michael Steele / Getty Images