1998 World Cup Semi-Final vs Brazil
Brazil defeated the Netherlands in a penalty shoot-out after a 1–1 draw in extra time.
The Netherlands faced Brazil in the semi-final of the 1998 FIFA World Cup at the Stade Vélodrome in Marseille.
Quick Facts
- Date
- July 7, 1998
- Venue
- Stade de France, Saint-Denis
- Competition
- FIFA World Cup Semi-Final
- Final score
- 1-1 (4-2 on penalties)
- Dutch scorers
- Patrick Kluivert
- Brazilian scorer
- Rivaldo
Lore & Background
Brazil took the lead shortly after half-time through Ronaldo, but Patrick Kluivert equalised for the Netherlands three minutes before the end. The match went to extra time with a 1–1 score after 90 minutes, but no further goals were scored. The game was settled by a penalty shoot-out, which Brazil won 4–2.
Reader's Guide
Brazil won the penalty shoot-out 4–2. Brazilian goalkeeper Cláudio Taffarel saved penalties from Phillip Cocu and Ronald de Boer. Rivaldo scored his penalty for Brazil.
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