Soccer/Football

Croatia did good in the first half, but they didn't get a goal the whole game. Brazil had the better chances. I agree the Croatian goalie stunk up the joint, that was the main problem. I guess everybody has a bad game from time to time, but the WC is not the place if you can help it, especially if you're in goal.

The only thing that confused me was the first 10-15 minutes of the 2nd half Brazil played defense in their own half of the field, just knocking the ball around. Very unlike them not to push forward.

3-1 was not an accurate reflection of the game. I'd say 1-0 would be better. Take away the own goal (which was just bad luck) and the penalty that shouldn't have happened, award half a goal for Neymar's shot which could have easily been saved, and half a goal for Oscar's goal which was fairly routine, and it's 1-0.

The Croatian's get Mandzukic back for their next game which should help them up front and maybe create some goal opportunities. They'll go through. Brazil will beat Cameroon and Mexico.