SAO PAULO (Reuters) – Brazilians rejoiced on Saturday when their nervy team edged past Chile to book a place in the World Cup quarter-finals in a nail-biting penalty shootout after the game finished 1-1 following extra time.
The reaction was more relief than jubilation, after a pulsating match in which both sides attacked at pace but failed to convert their chances once Chile striker Alexis Sanchez had cancelled out David Luiz’s opener in the 32nd minute.
Brazil’s players cried for joy after Gonzalo Jara’s spot kick bounced back off the upright to send them through 3-2 on penalties, prompting nationwide celebrations acr…
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