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Sochi, July 8th. /ТАСС/. The Russian national team surprised the Croatian footballers by organizing a match in the first half of the quarter-finals of the World Cup. The Croatian national team captain Luka Modric, recognized as the best player of the match, said that at the post-match press conference
The Croatian team defeated the Russian team in a penalty shootout in the quarter-finals of the World Cup and, for the first time since 1998, reached the half -finals of the tournament. The main and extra time of the match ended in a draw – 2: 2. In a series of penalty shots, the Croatians were 4: 3.
"The Russian team played a very good game, in the first half we were surprised, we were squeezed, we could not catch our game, we did not want to take chances and play long shows. like that in the second half, after which I think we should not have to inflict a penalty, "commented Modric." The Russian team played very well, "added the football player.
Croatia will play in the semi-finals with the England team, the match will be held on July 11 in Moscow at the stadium "Luzhniki" (start – 21:00 MSK). In the other semifinal will meet teams from France and Belgium, the match will take place on July 10 at
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