Neymar scored in the additional time of the first half of extra time of Brazil’s quarterfinal against Croatia at the Education City Stadium on Friday to equal Pele’s all-time goals tally of 77 goals.
Neymar scored his 77th career goal for Brazil in his 124th appearance, and is just one away from breaking Pele’s tally.
The game was locked in a 0-0 draw and moved to the extra-time. Both teams failed to break the deadlock in the first half of extra time till Neymar found the net just seconds before the injury time ended.
The goal was worked through the centre of the field with Neymar playing a one-two build up move with Lucas Paqueta. Dominik Livakovic had denied Brazil and Neymar with nine saves up to that point.
This was Neymar’s second goal in the Qatar World Cup. He scored the first one against Switzerland in the Round of 16. Neyamr’s World Cup goals tally also reached eight, levelling him with Cristiano Ronaldo.
Neymar’s contribution was not enough to send his side to the last four, however. Bruno Petkovic scored in the 117th minute to force a penalty shootout.
Croatia converted all its chances while Rodrygo and Marrquinhos missed from the spot to hand Croatia a 4-2 shootout win. Neymar did not attempt a penalty in the shootout.
This was Brazil’s fifth straight exit from the World Cup at the hands of a European side. The side’s coach Tite announced his exit after the loss.
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