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Neymar should have taken Brazil's first penalty - Fans react as Croatia progress in World Cup

Fans in Africa have blamed Brazil coach Tite for not making Neymar take the first penalty following their shootout loss to Croatia on Friday.

The two teams had drawn 1-1 after extra-time, forcing the game into post-match penalties, with youngster Rodrygo taking the first penalty for Brazil and missing before Marquinhos hit the post while Croatia slotted in all their spot-kicks to sail through to the semi-finals.

Supporters lauded Neymar for his goal which saw him move level with Brazil great Pele on the all-time international scorers list with 77.

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