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Brazil get back on track with victory over Croatia (3-1)

Mauro Tognacca

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Mauro Tognacca

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Mar 31, 2026

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In the international friendly in Orlando, Brazil got back on track after losing to France a few days ago. It was an important 3-1 victory against Croatia that left good feelings.

The better team won on Tuesday night as Brazil were sharper than Croatia. In the first half, they had a few clear chances that Dominik Livakovic stopped. However, a great counterattack from Vinicius left Danilo open in the box for the opening goal.

Not much happened in the second half until a long pass allowed Croatia to tie through Lovro Mayer, with the help of Bento’s poor intervention. Luckily for Brazil, they responded quickly with a penalty scored by Igor Thiago, after a foul won by Endrick, who also assisted Martinelli for the final goal to give the fans some relief.

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Mauro Tognacca

Mauro Tognacca

While his expertise spans many disciplines, Mauro’s primary focus is on European soccer. He is an avid follower of the Premier League and La Liga, tracking teams and players on a daily basis. Beyond the pitch, he maintains a broad interest in international sports and the evolving landscape of sports media and betting.

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