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Croatia fights as the last team in the semi-finals of the 2018 World Cup. The "fiery" defeated Russia after a 1-1 after 90 and a 2-2 after 120 minutes only on penalties , with a total score of 6: 5.
This places the Croats in the semifinals of the World Cup for the second time since 1998. Wednesday in Moscow against England for the finals. For the Russian "Sbornaja" is the last stop in the quarterfinals
Croatia turns the leadership of the Russians
In Sochi, the Russians had proved in front of 45,000 spectators in the initial phase as an unpleasant opponent. The eleventh of Stanislav Chershessov appeared alive, did not let the privileged Croats come into play. And even put dangerous bites. So, the "Sbornaja" also came in the lead. Denis Tscheryschew fired 25 meters in the 31st minute, slamming the ball into the left corner. A real dream goal for a 1-0 lead.
Stimulated by a goal, the Croatians put pressure, bringing more speed into the attacks. With success. In the 39th minute, Mario Mandzukic moved to the left, flanked on striker Andrej Kramaric, who made a free nod at 1: 1 (39).
Decision on the sanctions
After the restart, the Croatians continued to play the game. Ivan Perisic rewarded with a shot at the post earned (59.), could not use the confusion in the Russian rear team. On the other hand, Aleksandr Erokhin (72) and Fedor Smolow, who tested Croatian goalkeeper Danijel Subasic of Croatia (94).
The Croats did not catch up in the final phase against completely exhausted Russians. So the last quarter-final was extended. Domagoj Vida led the Croats after a Luka Modric corner in the 101st minute. But the solid "Sbornaja" was successful in the 115th minute after a free kick from Alan Dzagoew 's equalizer by Mario Fernandes.
The decision must have fallen into the Fletcherschießen. Marcelo Brozovic, Luka Modric and Stangen-Glück, Domaagoj Vida and the last Ivan Rakitic kept their nerves, only Mato Kovacic was left behind. The Russians missed Fedor Smolow with an occasional shovel that Subasic held, and Mario Fernandes, who went away.
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(Today Sports)
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