Al Rayyan (Qatar): Brazil‘s quarter-final defeat on consequences got here as an enormous surprise after the event favorites had been knocked out via Croatia however the South American aspect misplaced as a result of their highest shooters didn’t step up first within the shootout, Juergen Klinsmann stated on monday.
Croatia, the 2018 runners-up, surprised Brazil 4-2 on consequences after marquinhos and Rodrigo did not convert.
Brazil’s joint all-time most sensible scorer Neymar — who was once 5th in line within the shootout — did not even get the chance to take his penalty after his group pals overlooked.
“We were freaking out, it was real drama. We tried to discuss the difference between the drama from the Brazil game compared to the argentina v Netherlands game and we came up with some ideas,” Klinsmann stated at a Technical Study Group briefing.
“After conceding the equalizer in the 117th minute, Brazil had no time to switch gears. From the disappointment of conceding a last minute goal to the penalty shootout, there was no time to settle and approach the shootout positively.
“For Brazil, they must have perhaps put their highest shooter first, set the tone with the most productive penalty taker you will have after which cross down the scores.”
That was not the case with their South American rivals Argentina, however, who recovered from the shock of conceding a last-gasp equalizer in normal time to the Netherlands before prevailing 4–3 in the shootout.
Lionel Messi was the first to step up for Argentina and converted his penalty with aplomb, immediately putting pressure on the Dutch as Emiliano Martinez saved the first two Dutch penalties from Virgil van Dijk and Steven Berghuis.
“With Argentina, that they had additional time to play, even with the surprise of the (Wout) Weghorst equalizer within the remaining minute,” added Klinsmann.
“They had half-hour extra to play. At the tip of the sport they had been way more transparent (within the head) going into the penalty shootout.”
Klinsmann also praised England‘s quarter-final performance against reigning champions France, saying the positive approach from Gareth Southgate’s side will take them far with the young talent they have coming through the ranks.
“Overall it was once very sure from England. France v England must had been a semi-final or last. Unfortunately one in all them needed to cross house,” Klinsmann said.
“It’s nonetheless a group in expansion, it is a group that may recover through the years. They have a large number of ability coming via, they are getting higher and extra skilled after 3 sure tournaments. There’s extra to come back from this England aspect .”
Croatia, the 2018 runners-up, surprised Brazil 4-2 on consequences after marquinhos and Rodrigo did not convert.
Brazil’s joint all-time most sensible scorer Neymar — who was once 5th in line within the shootout — did not even get the chance to take his penalty after his group pals overlooked.
“We were freaking out, it was real drama. We tried to discuss the difference between the drama from the Brazil game compared to the argentina v Netherlands game and we came up with some ideas,” Klinsmann stated at a Technical Study Group briefing.
“After conceding the equalizer in the 117th minute, Brazil had no time to switch gears. From the disappointment of conceding a last minute goal to the penalty shootout, there was no time to settle and approach the shootout positively.
“For Brazil, they must have perhaps put their highest shooter first, set the tone with the most productive penalty taker you will have after which cross down the scores.”
That was not the case with their South American rivals Argentina, however, who recovered from the shock of conceding a last-gasp equalizer in normal time to the Netherlands before prevailing 4–3 in the shootout.
Lionel Messi was the first to step up for Argentina and converted his penalty with aplomb, immediately putting pressure on the Dutch as Emiliano Martinez saved the first two Dutch penalties from Virgil van Dijk and Steven Berghuis.
“With Argentina, that they had additional time to play, even with the surprise of the (Wout) Weghorst equalizer within the remaining minute,” added Klinsmann.
“They had half-hour extra to play. At the tip of the sport they had been way more transparent (within the head) going into the penalty shootout.”
Klinsmann also praised England‘s quarter-final performance against reigning champions France, saying the positive approach from Gareth Southgate’s side will take them far with the young talent they have coming through the ranks.
“Overall it was once very sure from England. France v England must had been a semi-final or last. Unfortunately one in all them needed to cross house,” Klinsmann said.
“It’s nonetheless a group in expansion, it is a group that may recover through the years. They have a large number of ability coming via, they are getting higher and extra skilled after 3 sure tournaments. There’s extra to come back from this England aspect .”