The last: Croats, Russians agree _ the game was amazing

MOSCOW (AP) – The last Saturday at the World Cup (all local times):

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Croatian fans in Sochi were thrilled with the victory of their team in the World Cup against Russia and even The Russians were excited by the game.

Iva Maj oli from Zagreb says "It was amazing, of course. Croatia won 4-3 in a penalty shoot-out after the quarter-final was tied 1-1 after regulation and 2-2 after overtime.

Russia's Denis Vasilyev said: "It was the best game I've seen in my life, but Croatia was a little stronger."

And Maria Karlova, from Sevastopol in Russia annexed to Crimea, said that it was a powerful "unreal" match.

Russia was the lowest-ranked team in the tournament and his lead in the quarterfinals surprised a lot.

Maxim Bokov, who watched the game in a Moscow bar, tried to take the loss. 19659002] "We were a bit unlucky. "But for our national team, it's a great achievement."

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An badistant referee who resigned from the World Cup in Russia after being caught in the act. A cash-stealing operation was banned for life from African football

The African Football Confederation (CAF) announced a ban on life in Aden Range Marwa of Kenya a month after resigning from the country. FIFA. [19659002LaFIFAlquersmarketingmarwafterwasfilmedwith600dollarspaymentinJanuaryjournalistocumentary

The evidence gathered for the program also forced the resignation of Ghanaian Football President Kwesi Nyantakyi from his position as Vice President. and member of the FIFA Council

CAF has also announced bans of 10 to 10 referees and badistants from countries such as Ghana, Côte d'Ivoire and Niger.

Ten other officials from Ghana and one from Liberia were spokesman Vladimir Putin said the Russian president considered the national football team as a hero despite his defeat against Croatia in the quarter-finals of the World Cup.

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19659002] Putin "watched, he injured Our team lost in an honest and beautiful game, but for us they are good comrades," said Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov, quoted by the Interfax news agency

"They died on the ground," he said. The quarterfinal was tied 1-1 after regulation and 2-2 after overtime before Croatia won 4-3 in a penalty shootout.

The head coach of the Russian team Stanislav Cherchesov said that 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 extra time, forcing Croatia and host Russia to a shootout for the second consecutive game.

Ivan Rakitic scored the goal of the victory of the Russian goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev plunged in the opposite direction: Akinfeev scored in stoppage during the penalty shootout and Luka Modric was the victim, but the shot was deflected from the hand of Akinfeev, coming out of the post and sinking into the net

Mario Fernandes missed 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 on penalties after Domagoj Vida. go Croatia is the first team to win consecutive homestines 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-final 20 years ago.

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Russia and Croatia are tied 2-2 after extra time and are heading for a penalty shot in the quarter-finals of the World Cup.

Russia equalized 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 the goal and Fernandes was not scored.

Croatian goalkeeper Danijel Subasic, already disabled by a leg injury, could do no more than watch 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 a penalty shootout. Russia beat Spain 4-3 and Croatia beat Denmark 3-2 on penalties in the round of 16.

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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 through the traffic and roll in 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 qualify 1-1 after a scoreless second half in the World Cup quarter-finals.

Croatians have a major worry about goalkeeper Danijel Subasic, who fell in the 89th minute, clutched at 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 convert their chances to the 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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9:47 PM

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 let things go 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.

The advance of Russia did not last long as Croatia equalized in the 39th minute when Mario Mandzukic cleared the left flank and had time to spot Andrej Kramaric who was pbading into the box. 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 semi-finals.

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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 welcome him alone

The FIFA President Gianni Infantino's wish to add 16 more teams in 2022 was seen as pushing Qatar to let neighboring countries participate in a co-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's 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 ranked in a traditional group phase. [19659002LaFIFAdiceafter2000seatswereclearedinSamarapouroffice2-0del'AngleterrecontrealSuedenquestofthecountofworldwatch

Crowd of 39,991 41.970 FIFA notes that fans in England and Sweden have bought fewer packages that guarantee seats in every game of their team in Russia.

German and Colombian fans have been awarded third and fourth in the FIFA rankings Both teams had potential to pbad through the tournament to play Samara on Saturday.

Fans who have tickets for matches that no longer involve their team can offer them to FIFA for resale.

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Croatia made a change in its composition for the quarter-finals of the World Cup against Russia, with striker Andrej Kramaric replacing midfielder Marcelo Brozovic

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 backline to four, but the addition of Kramaric for the most defensive Brozovic Croats believe that they need the offensive shot against a Russian defense that thwarted 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 coach selection 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, who scored the decisive penalty against Spain in shootout.

Fyodor Kudryashov the left side of a team of four players 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 first 5-0 win over Saudi Arabia

Russia: Igor Akinfeev, Mario Fernandes, Ilya Kutepov, Sergei Ignashevich, Denis Cheryshev, Daler Kuzyaev, Roman Zobnin, Fyodor Kudryashov, Alexander Golovin, Alexander Samedov, Artyom Dzyuba

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7:15 pm

Games, match and match England. Shouts of joy ran at Wimbledon when Dele Alli gave England a 2-0 lead over Sweden in the quarter-finals of the World Cup.

The bailiffs let the fans of Court 18 momentarily leave their doors for a triumphant embrace, as the singing of England "It's coming home" echoed – politely – around the grounds.

The World Cup was not screened for 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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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. " cope with anything. "

Brazil won the last of its five World Cup titles in 2002.

Neymar's end his message saying that the dream of the Brazilian team 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 semi-finals 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 of the tournament when Maguire went high on highest in the corner of Ashley Young in the 30th minute Alli added a second goal by replacing Jesse Lingard by a powerful head center e through the arms of goalkeeper Robin Olsen.

England will face Croatia or host Russia in the second match of the semifinal on Wednesday in Moscow. is 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 bounced before beating the Swedish goalkeeper Robin Olson. It was the first international goal of Maguire and the tenth goal of the tournament for England

For the second goal, Jesse Lingard served the ball to an unidentified Alli, who made a sign of the head-to-head

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 in 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 quarterfinal match 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 the tenth of the tournament in England

is the only time, apart from the last moments of his time out, to lose against the. Germany in the group stage that Sweden followed in the tournament. Possession at 59% in the first half, while Sweden took a more defensive approach.

The winner at Samara will enter a semi-final against the winner of the last Saturday's match between Russia and Croatia in Sochi

his only World Cup in 1966, did not reach the semi-finals 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 [19659002] 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, who kept 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 play Russia or Croatia in the semifinals.

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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 games 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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Fyodor Kudryashov, Russia center, celebrates after Russia's Mario Fernandes scored his team's second goal in the quarter-final match between Russia and Croatia in 2018 World Cup Saturday 7 July 2018. (photo AP / Rebecca Blackwell)

Goal scorer Domagoj Vida, left, scores after scoring the second goal in the quarter-final match between Russia and Croatia at the 2018 Football World Cup at Fisht Stadium in Sochi, Russia on Saturday, July 7, 2018. (AP Photo / Alexander Zemlianichenko)