Nigeria, Dec. 10 -- Brazil laughed first but certainly, they didn't laugh last as Croatia, who have been known to be versatile in penalty shootouts, sent the Selecao packing after a 4-2 win via penalties.

The Samba Boys thought they had done enough for a place in the semi-final when a moment of brilliance saw Neymar scoring in the first half of the extra time. The goal by Neymar, his 77th for Brazil, saw him equalling Pele's goal-scoring record.

As the Samba Boys were counting down to the final whistle, their hearts were shattered when Petrovic Bruno stunned the Selecao with a deflected shot past Allison to drag the game into extra time where the Croatians prevailed.

Brazil started well and in the fifth minute, Vinicius Junior put Croa...