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23:55 pm
Croatia beat host Russia 4-3 in a penalty shot to advance to a World Cup semi-final against England.
Quarterfinal in Sochi tied 1-1 and 2-2 After the extra time, Croatia and host Russia were forced into a penalty shoot-out for the second consecutive game.
Ivan Rakitic scored the winning goal as Russian goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev dipped in the opposite direction. Akinfeev made a save during the penalty shootout and almost another on Luka Modric, but the shot was deflected off Akinfeev's hand, out of the post and into the goal.
Croatian goalkeeper Danijel Subasic made a stop in the shootout, blocking Fedor Smolov's attempt. He also watched Mario Fernandes miss the wide-left goal in the third round.
Fernandes was a hero for Russia earlier when his header in the 115th minute equalized and sent the game to penalties after Domagoj Vida's 101st goal gave Croatia a 2-1 lead
Win consecutive shootouts since Argentina in 1990 and this is the first time that the host country has lost in shootout since Italy the same year.
Croatia are in the semi-finals of the World Cup for the second time and the first since 1998. The Croatians lost to France in the semi-finals 20 years ago.
23:37 pm
Russia and Croatia are tied 2-2 after extra time and go to a penalty shoot-out in the quarter-finals of the World Cup.
Russia equalizes in the 115th minute when Mario Fernandes kicked free just outside the zone after a handball was called against Croatia's Josip Pivaric. Alan Dzagoev sent a free kick towards goal and Fernandes was not scored.
Croatian goalkeeper Danijel Subasic, already handicapped by a leg injury, could not help but watch it
Domagoj Vida
The teams were tied 1-1 after a while
This is the second consecutive game for both teams that went on penalties. Russia beat Spain 4-3 and Croatia beat Denmark 3-2 on penalties in the round of 16.
23h20
Domagoj Vida gave Croatia a 2-1 lead in overtime After a final whistle in the quarter-finals of the World Cup against Russia
Vida broke ground in the middle of the penalty area and his head rebounded in the goal to give the Croatian advantage in the 101st minute. 19659019] Injuries have become a concern for Croatia. Goalkeeper Danijel Subasic went into overtime because of an injury to his right leg that he spotted in the 89th minute. And defender Sime Vrsaljko was replaced in extra time after coming down from the action and showing his left knee. He was replaced by Vedran Corluka, the fourth replacement of the team, which means that Croatia can not under Subasic if the match goes to penalties.
22:55 pm
Russia and Croatia will qualify at 1-1 after a scoreless second half in the quarter-finals of the World Cup.
Croatians have a major worry about goalkeeper Danijel Subasic In the 89th minute, he grabbed the back of his right leg after slipping to prevent a deflection coming out. He was in immediate distress and received treatment for several minutes
The injury occurred a few moments after Croatia used its final substitution in regulation time. Subasic remained in the match and responded by saving Fedor Smolov's shot during stoppage time.
This is the second match in a row for both teams. Russia took the lead over Denis Cheryshev's goal in the 31st minute, before Croatia responded in the 39th minute when Andrej Kramaric's header beat the Russian. goaltender Igor Akinfeev.
Croatia dominated possession but failed to turn their chances at goal. The best opportunity for both teams came in the 60th minute when Ivan Perisic's shot towards an open net hit the inside of the second post, but instead of deflecting, rolled along the line goal and stayed out of the net.
21:47
Russia took a 1-0 lead over favorite Croatia on a superb strike from Denis Cheryshev in the 31st minute, before Croatia came back just to tie things up and leave things equal to the half.
A first half of the teams who spent most of their time testing themselves cautiously received an energy dump when Cheryshev finished a brace with Artem Dzyuba just outside the area. Cheryshev escaped Luke Modric and made a loop from a left foot shot that fell to the top corner of the net and left Croatia goalkeeper Danijel Subasic motionless.
Russia's lead did not last long as Croatia equalized in the 39th minute when Mario Mandzukic ran on the left flank and had time to spot Andrej Kramaric who was racing in the the surface. Kramaric, who was inserted in the lineup to add more to Croatia's attack, was able to put his head on the pbad and steer him in front of Russian goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev to shoot even 1 -1.
The winner of the match in Sochi will play against England in the semifinals.
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9:06 pm
The Qatari organizers of the 2022 World Cup say they are open to discussions on a tournament of 48 teams, and can see a format to accommodate him alone
The wish of the FIFA President Gianni Infantino to add 16 more teams in 2022 was seen as pushing Qatar to let neighboring countries participate in a joint hosting plan.
Last month, pressure on Qatar eased. The FIFA Council agreed that the consent of the host country was a "prerequisite" for the change.
A senior Qatari official said on Saturday that a tournament of 48 teams could be organized using only the eight stadia in Doha.
Deputy Secretary General for Tournament Affairs, said at the repor "Yes, it is feasible.If the format is well done, it could be an exciting edition."
One option stands out: A playoff round involving 32 nations that would send 16 winners to join 16 teams clbadified in a traditional group stage. [19659040] [___
20:15
FIFA says that around 2,000 seats were vacant in Samara for England's 2-0 win over Sweden in the quarter-finals of the World Cup.
39,991 spectators FIFA notes that fans from England and from Sweden have bought fewer packages that guarantee places for each of their team's matches in Russia.
German and Colombian fans rank third and fourth in FIFA Fans with tickets to matches that do not match involve more their team can offer them to the IF FA.
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05:05
Croatia has changed its roster for the quarter-finals of the World Cup against Russia, with Andrej Kramaric replacing midfielder Marcelo Brozovic.
Kramaric participated in all Croatian matches in Russia. He attacked Denmark late in the game and scored one of the penalties while Croatia won in the round of 16.
Croatia continues with a team of four, but the addition of Kramaric for the most defensive Brozovic Croats believe they need the offensive shot against a Russian defense that thwarted Spain
Composition Croatia: Sime Vrsaljko, Ivan Strinic, Ivan Perisic, Dejan Lovren, Ivan Rakitic, Andrej Kramaric, Luka Modric, Mario Mandzukic, Ante Rebic, Domagoj Vida, Danijel Subasic.
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19:45
Russia came back on a four-man defensive line for the quarter-finals of the World Cup against Croatia in the only change in coaching alignment Stanislav Cherchesov.
Yuri Zhirkov He is the only player missing from the lineup who beat Spain on penalties in the round of 16. In his place, winger Denis Cheryshev, who scored the decisive penalty against Spain in shootout.
Fyodor Kudryashov the left side of a four-man back line alongside Mario Fernandes, Sergei Ignashevich and Ilya Kutepov.
The great striker Artyom Dzyuba remains the main Russian threat with the support of Cheryshev and Alexander Golovin.
Midfielder Alan Dzagoev did not regain his place, who had stated that he had regained form after being injured during the first 5-0 win against the US. Saudi Arabia
Russia: Igor Akinfeev, Mario Fernandes, Ilya Kutepov, Sergei Ignashevich, Denis Cheryshev, Daler Kuzyaev, Roman Zobin, Fedor Kudryashov, Alexander Golovin, Alexander Samedov, Artyom Dzyuba
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19h15
] Games, match and match England. Cries of joy went around Wimbledon and Dele Alli gave England a 2-0 lead over Sweden in the quarter-finals of the World Cup.
Bailiffs have left their fans for a triumphant embrace, the song of England "It's coming home" echoed – politely – to the grounds.
The World Cup was not screened at the All England Club while the Grand Slam tennis tournament was underway. were broadcast by fans watching or listening to the match on their mobile phones.
There were no such problems for tennis players. Liam Broady tweeted from the Wimbledon Players' Lounge to show that football has priority over the screens.
Among Center Court spectators who did not go to watch football was English football legend Bobby Charlton. Invited to the Royal Box, the winner of the World Cup in 1966 resisted the temptation to leave his seat.
England won 2-0 to return to the World Cup semifinals for the first time since 1990 and another win in the final for the first time since it's won the title in 66.
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7 pm
Neymar claims that the elimination of Brazil World Cup in Russia is the saddest moment of his career and that it will be difficult to return
The 26-year-old Brazilian striker posted a message on Instagram one day after Brazil's 2-1 defeat by Belgium in the quarter-finals of the Kazan World Cup.
He says he's in "Neymar says it's hard to find the strength to want to play football again, but I'm sure God will give me enough strength to play football. force to cope with anything. "
Brazil won the last of its five World Cup titles in 2002.
Neymar ended his message by saying that the dream of the team Brazilian of a sixth title was interrupted, but he remains alive in their "minds and their hearts."
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6:52 pm
England reached the semifinals of the World Cup since 1990 beating Sweden 2-0 with goals scored by Harry Maguire and Dele Alli
The English scored their eighth set-set goal at this tournament when Maguire went up the highest in the corner of Ashley Young in the 30th minute Alli added a second goal by replacing Jesse Lingard by a powerful center of head through the arms of goalkeeper Robin Olsen.
England will face Croatia or host Russia in the second semifinal on Wednesday in Moscow. looking to reach his first final since he won the World Cup in 1966.
The Swedes participated in the quarter-finals of the World Cup for the first time since 1994.
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6:15 pm
A Dele Alli header in the 59th minute gave En Gland a 2-0 lead over Sweden and placed his team in a strong position to advance to the World Cup semifinals for the first time since 1990.
England had a 1-0 lead in the quarter-finals after Harry Maguire's header from a corner in the 30th rebounded before beating Swedish goalkeeper Robin Olson. It was Maguire's first international goal and England's tenth finals
For the second goal, Jesse Lingard served the ball to an unmarked Alli, who nodded to
equaling the national record of 11 goals scored in the 1966 World Cup race.
The winner in Samara will advance to the semifinal against the winner of the last match between Russia and Croatia to Sochi. Sweden had its best opportunity two minutes from the second half on Marcus Berg's head, but English goalkeeper Jordan Pickford put him out of danger.
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England leads Sweden 1-0 at half-time in the World Cup quarter-final against Sweden after Harry Maguire scored in the 30th minute [19659085] defeated Swedish goaltender Robin Olson. It was Maguire 's first international goal and the 10th of the tournament in England
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The winner in Samara will qualify for a semifinal against the winner of the last match between Russia and Croatia in Sochi. his only World Cup in 1966, has not reached the semi-finals since 1990.
Sweden advanced to the semi-finals in 1994 but lost 1-0 to Brazil in Pasadena.
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5:31 pm [19659104] England won 1-0 in the quarterfinals against Sweden with the bouncy head of Harry Maguire in the 30th minute at Samara.
Maguire beat Emil Forsberg to kick Ashley Young to goalkeeper Robin Olson and Ola Toivonen, wh o kept the position. It's Maguire's first international goal in his 10th match for England
This is the only time Sweden has taken over except for the last moments of his 2-1 defeat against Germany. The winner will face Russia or Croatia in the semifinal
16h25
Alex Ovechkin brought the Stanley Cup to the World Cup.
The captain of the Washington Capitals brought the NHL trophy to an area of Moscow fans where World Cup matches are presented. Ovechkin lifted the Cup over his head in front of a crowd of fans, who were allowed to take pictures with the trophy.
Ovechkin said that he wished good Russian football team in the quarter-finals with Croatia on Saturday in Sochi. He says that "the national team has done a good job for fans, everyone is very happy, miracles can happen, we are not far from the final, we have to fight, and our players understand it. , they do whatever they want. "
Ovechkin won his first Stanley Cup championship a month ago in his 13th season in Washington.
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