FIFA World Cup 2014: Brazil edge past Chile on penalties to enter quarterfinals

 By: Sashank    4:30 PM  FIFA World Cup 2014, Results, Round of 16   No comments

Julio Cesar the penalty shootout hero as hosts reach World Cup 2014 quarter-finals.

A truly gripping match of football comes to an end and Chile's run at the tournament with it. Brazil rode their luck and were almost defeated in the final seconds of extra-time when Pinilla struck the crossbar, but Neymar and Co. ultimately produced the good from the penalty spot.

Chile will be disappointed with some of their spot-kicks, but they depart having enthralled many.

Brazil found a way and they found a hero. Goalkeeper Julio Cesar, saved two penalties in the shoot-out of this extraordinarily brutal passion play .

RESULT:

Brazil 1 Chile 1 (Brazil win 3-2 on penalties)

GOALS:

• 18': David Luiz - Brazil
• 32': A. Sánchez - Chile

PENALTY SHOOTOUT:

For Brazil:

• David Luiz - Goal
• Willian - Fail
• Marcelo - Goal
• Hulk - Fail
• Neymar - Goal

For Chile:

• M. Pinilla - Fail
• A. Sánchez - Fail
• C. Aránguiz - Goal
• M. Díaz - Goal
• G. Jara - Fail