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MOSCOW – The last Saturday at the World Cup (all times local):
13h35
Croatian fans in Sochi were delighted with the victory of their team in the World Cup against Russia and even the Russians excited by the game.
Iva Majoli from Zagreb says "It was amazing, of course.It was an amazing atmosphere for Russia and very difficult for Croatia when all the stadium is against you. .
Croatia won 4-3 in a penalty shot after the quarter-final was tied 1-1 after regulation and 2-2 after overtime Russian Denis Vasilyev said: "It was the best match I've seen in my life, but Croatia was a little stronger. "
And Maria Karlova, of Sevastopol in Russia, annexed to Crimea, said that it was a
Russia was the least ranked team at the beginning of the tournament and its lead in the quarterfinals surprised a lot.
Maxim Bokov, who watched the game in a Moscow bar, tried to take defeat.
"We were a bit unlucky, just a bit," he says. "But for our national team, it's a great achievement."
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1:25 am
An badistant referee who resigned from the World Cup in Russia after being caught in a sting operation by paying cash
Confederation of African Football (CAF) announced a ban on life in Kenya's Aden Range Marwa a month after he resigned from FIFA.
FIFA is also investigating Marwa after he was arrested. filmed taking payment of $ 600 in Ghanaian journalistic documentary
Evidence gathered for the program also forced the resignation of Ghanaian football president Kwesi Nyantakyi from his elected office as vice president of CAF and a member of the FIFA Council. has also announced bans of two to ten years for ten other referees and badistants from countries such as Ghana, Cote d 'Ivoire and Niger.
Ten other officials from Ghana and one from Liberia have been suspended in waiting Putin's spokesman says the Russian president considers the national football team as a hero despite his defeat against Croatia in the quarter-finals of the World Cup.
Putin "looked, he hurt, our team lost in an honest and beautiful game, but for us they are good comrades," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov was quoted as saying. Interfax news agency.
"They died on the ground," he said. "We are proud of them."
The quarter-final was tied 1-1 after regulation and 2-2 after extra time before Croatia won 4-3 in a penalty shoot-out.
The head coach of the Russian team Stanislav Cherchesov told Putin called before and after the match to rally the team.
Cherchesov says "He congratulated us on a very good match, he said that what we showed on the field was great."
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23:55 pm
Croatia beat Russia host 4-3 in a penalty shoot-out for a World Cup semi-final against England. The quarter-final in Sochi was tied 1-1 after regulation and 2-2 after overtime, forcing Croatia and host Russia to a shootout for the second consecutive game.
Ivan Rakitic scored the game's winning goal as Russian goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev plunged into 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 had been a hero for Russia earlier when his header in the 115th minute equalized and sent the game to penalties after Domagoj Vida's goal in the 101st had given 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.
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11:37 pm
Russia and Croatia are tied 2-2 after extra time and head for a penalty shot in the quarter-finals of the World Cup.
Russia equalizes in the 115th minute when Mario Fernandes went on a free kick just outside the zone after a handball hand was called against Josip Pivaric of Croatia. Alan Dzagoev sent a free kick towards goal and Fernandes was not scored.
Croatian goalkeeper Danijel Subasic, already disabled by a leg injury, could do no more than look at him
Domagoj Vida A corner kick in the 101st minute
teams were tied 1-1 after regulation time
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.
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23:20
Domagoj Vida gave Croatia a 2-1 lead Vida came out unmarked in the middle of the penalty area and his header managed to bounce back into the traffic and roll into the net to give the Croatians the advantage in the framework of the World Cup. 101st minute
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.
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22:55 pm
Russia and Croatia will spend extra time at 1-1 after a scoreless second half in the quarter-finals of the World Cup
Croatians have a Major concern over goalkeeper Danijel Subasic, who fell in the 89th minute, clung to the back of his right leg after slipping to prevent a bypbad coming out. He was in immediate distress and received treatment for several minutes
The injury came 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 straight match 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.
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21:47
Russia took a 1-0 lead over the favorite Croatia on a superb strike from Denis Cheryshev in the 31st minute, before Croatia came back just to equalize and leave things tied at 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 cleared the left flank and gave Andrej Kramaric time to pbad in the area. . 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 semifinal
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21:06
The Qatari organizers of the 2022 World Cup say they are open to discussions on a 48-team tournament and can see a format to accommodate it alone
The wish of FIFA President Gianni Infantino to add 16 more teams in 2022 was considered pushing Qatar to leave neighboring countries participate in a joint accommodation plan.
In Moscow, the pressure on Qatar has been relaxed The FIFA Council has agreed that the consent of the host country is a "prerequisite" for change.
A senior Qatari official said Saturday that a tournament of 48 teams could be organized using only the eight stadia of Doha.
Deputy Secretary General for Tournament Affairs, told reporters: "Yes, it is feasible, if the format is well done, it could be an exciting edition."
An option stands out : A playoff round involving 32 nations that would send 16 winners to join 16 teams ranked in a traditional group stage. [19659071] [___
20h15
FIFA claims that nearly 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 in England and Sweden have bought fewer packages that guarantee seats at each of their team's matches in Russia.
Supporters of Germany and Colombia ranked third and fourth in FIFA Fans with tickets to matches that no longer involve their team can offer them to FIFA.
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20:05 pm
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 was late in overtime against Denmark and scored one of the penalties while Croatia won in the round of 16.
Croatia continues with a back line of four, but the addition of Kramaric for the most defensive Brozovic shows the Croats believe that they need the offensive shot against a Russian defense that thwarted the opposition. Spain
composition of 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 selection of coach Stanislav Cherchesov.
Yuri Zhirkov, left-back He is the only player missing from the lineup who beat Spain on penalties in the round of 16. In his place comes winger Denis Cheryshev, author of 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 has not found the midfielder after being injured in the 5-0 win over Saudi Arabia
Russia: Igor Akinfeev, Mario Fernandes, Ilya Kutepov, Sergei Ignashevich, Denis Cheryshev, Daler Kuzyaev, Roman Zobnin, Feodor Kudryashov, Alexander Golovin, Alexander Samedov, Artyom Dzyuba
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7:15 pm
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.
Ushers left his fans for a triumphant embrace, the English song "It's coming home" echoed – politely – on the ground.
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 had priority over the screens.
Among Center Court spectators who did not go to watch football was British 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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19h
Neymar claims that the elimination of Brazil in World Cup 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 that 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 deal with anything .
Brazil won the last of its five World Cup titles in 2002.
Neymar finished his message by saying that the dream of the Brazilian team a sixth title was interrupted but that he remains alive in their "mind and heart".
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18:52
England reached the World Cup semi-finals for the first time since 1990 beating Sweden 2-0 with goals scored by Harry Maguire and Dele Alli .
The English scored their eighth set-set goal this tournament when Maguire rose the highest in the corner of Ashley Young in the 30th
Alli added a second by crossing a Jesse Lingard center with a powerful head through the arms of goalkeeper Robin Olsen.
England will face Croatia or the host nation Russia in the second semifinal of Moscow on Wednesday, and is looking to reach its first final since it won the World Cup in 1966. [19659101] The Swedes were playing in the quarter-finals of the World Cup for the first time since 1994.
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6:15 pm
At Dele Alli m sold in the 59th minute, England took a 2-0 lead over Sweden and allowed his team to qualify for the World Cup semi-finals for the first time since 1990.
England had a 1-0 lead at half-time In the quarterfinals, after a header from Harry Maguire in the 30th minute, he beat 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 unidentified Alli, who was waving his head at point-blank range. .
equaling the national record of 11 goals scored in the 1966 World Cup title 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. England leads Sweden 1-0 at halftime in the World Cup quarter-final against Sweden after Harry Maguire scored in the 30th minute.
Maguire's head rebounded before he beat Swedish goaltender Robin Olson. It was Maguire 's first international goal and England' s tenth final
. It 's the only time outside the last moments of his time out for the first time. Germany in the group stage that Sweden followed in the tournament. Sweden has taken a more defensive approach.
The winner in Samara will qualify for a semi-final against the winner of the last match between Russia and Croatia in Sochi on Saturday.
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 [19659135] England advanced 1-0 in the quarterfinals against Sweden with a rebounding header from Harry Maguire in the 30th minute at Samara.
Maguire beat Emil Forsberg to kick Ashley Young to goalkeeper Robin Olson and Ol a Toivonen, who was guarding the position. It's Maguire's first international goal in his 10th match for England
This is the only time Sweden has followed the tournament apart from the last moments of its 2- loss. 1 against Germany. The winner will face Russia or Croatia in the semifinal
4:25 pm
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 quarterfinals with Croatia on Saturday in Sochi. He says that "the national team has done a good job for the fans, everyone is so happy, miracles can happen, we are not far from the final, we have to fight, and our players will understand it. , they will do whatever they can. "
Ovechkin won his first Stanley Cup championship a month ago in his 13th season in Washington.
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