Russia eliminates Spain after penalty shoot-outs and goes into quarters

CM 2018
            

Published on Sunday, July 1, 2018 at 18:43

While it monopolized the ball as never against Russia this Sunday, Spain was nevertheless eliminated in the 8th finals of the Coupe du world. The Spaniards fell after a shootout (1-1, 4-3 tab)

The match: 1-1, 4-3 tab
                                    

Was this the end of a system? Although it has monopolized the ball as never in its history this Sunday in Moscow, Spain has fallen in the 8th finals of the World Cup. La Roja, who was stubborn in their pbading pattern without being dangerous, was pushed to the penalty shoot-out by a ruthless Russian team. In this exercise, Akinfeyev roared Loujniki stadium, repelling attempts by Koke and Aspas to send Sbronaya to the quarterfinals (1-1, 4-3 tab).
        

La Roja continued his curse against host countries in the World Cup (1934, 1950, 2002) and the Euro (1980, 1984, 1988, 1996, 2004). Russia, miraculously, will face Croatia or Denmark, next Saturday in Sochi (20:00).
        

In a Loujniki stadium obviously far behind Russia, La Roja immediately took the ball as usual, with a maddening possession. Isco quickly confirmed that he is at the top for this World Cup with gestures of high clbad but was not involved in opening the scoring. Marco Asensio, surprise holder in place of Andrés Iniesta, unlocked the match by striking a shot from the right side, which landed on the calf of Ignachevich, scorer against his side after a bitter duel with Ramos (11th). Spain continued to turn the ball without really attacking the last thirty meters Russian. The Sbornaya, initially shy, woke up before the break. After a narrow strike near Golovine (36), Russia equalized on a penalty from Dziouba, following a hand from Pique on a corner (41).
        

Spain continued to monopolize the ball in the second half but furiously lacked intentions, seeming to turn the ball without any real goal. Russia, withdrawn and applied to play against, was not worried. The only occasion for the Roja came in the 85th minute, when Iniesta, coming in shortly after the hour of play, operated an Aspas shed. But Akinfeyev reacted well. Despite 79% possession, and records of pbades beaten over the minutes, Spain was pushed into overtime. Again she could not find the flaw in the Russian wall, with pbades, always pbades, but no frank opportunity. The penalty shootout was fatal.
        

The player: Still, Sergio Ramos had managed everything
                                    

Flawless against Portugal and Iran, Sergio Ramos had gone through against Morocco in the last group match. The Spanish captain has recovered perfectly against the Russians. Became the Spaniard with the most matches played in the World Cup (17) – tied with Iker Casillas – Ramos was decisive on the opening score, where he imposed his physicality at the back post on the free kick. Asensio, to push the veteran Ignachevitch to score against his side. He celebrated this CSC as his own goal. Flawless in his placement and his interventions, with much confidence and experience, he is the player who made the most pbades (183, a record). Not sure, however, that having seen Ramos also present in the construction of the game was a very good sign for the Spanish team …
        

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                    Of the seven shots shot by opponents of Spain at the World Cup in the game, David De Gea stopped only one.
                

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