The Moment Subway Passengers in Rio Learned Brazil Beat Chile

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Andrew Freedman
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The Moment Subway Passengers in Rio Learned Brazil Beat Chile
Brazil fans celebrate after their team scored a goal during a penalty shootout after regulation time during the World Cup round of 16 soccer match between Brazil and Chile at the FIFA Fan Fest in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Saturday, June 28, 2014. Credit: Rodrigo Abd

Fans of Brazil and Chile were kept on edge throughout the World Cup match on Sunday, right until the end of the decisive tie-break shootout. The stress was palpable on social media and on the faces of fans inside the stadium, especially considering that if Brazil had lost, the host country would no longer be playing in the tournament. When Brazil finally won the shootout 3-2, their fans went crazy, as all that tension was released.

Here's how passengers on a subway car in Rio reacted upon hearing the good news:

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