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Croatian goalkeeper did not keep out the penalty by Marquinhos because the penalty kick was hit the post. What I dont understand about the penalty strategy by Brazil is that why Neymar did not take the 1st attempt. He is one of the most experienced penalty taker in the team, 1st attempt is very important and it should be taken by one of the most experienced player and players who have the best winning mentality. Was Neymar not confidence enough to take the 1st penalty kick or it is because of the decision made by the coach?
Not sure who's decision was, even though it probably was the coach who decided it.
In any case, you could see the faces of the Brazilian players taking the penalties, they were not very sure about themselves. And that doubt expressed itself in the result. Many missed their penalties.
Croatian players on the other hand seemed a bit more calm and hopeful, prepared to win, and that's exactly what they did.