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MOSCOW – The last Saturday at the World Cup (all local times):
19h45
Russia returned to a four-man defensive line for the quarter-finals of the World Cup against Croatia in the coach Stanislav Only defender of Cherchesov
The injured left back Yuri Zhirkov is the only player absent from the lineup who beat Spain on penalties in eighths of final. In his place winger Denis Cheryshev, author of the decisive penalty against Spain
Fyodor Kudryashov moves to the left side of a four-man rear line alongside Mario Fernandes, Sergei Ignashevich and Ilya Kutepov.
The attacker Artyom Dzyuba remains the main threat of Russia with the support of Cheryshev and Alexander Golovin.
Midfielder Alan Dzagoev did not return to the competition after being injured during the 5-0 win over Saudi Arabia.
Russia: Igor Akinfeev, Mario Fernandes, Ilya Kutepov, Sergei Ignashevich, Denis Cheryshev, Daler Kuzyaev, Roman Zobin, Fyodor Kudryashov, Alexander Golovin, Alexander Samedov, Artyom Dzyuba.
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7:15 pm
Game, 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. for a triumphant embrace, English singing "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 who watched or listened to the game on their mobile phone.
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. A guest of the Royal Box, the World Cup winner 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 World Cup in Russia is the saddest moment of his career and that it will be difficult to return [19659019] The 26-year-old Brazilian striker posted a message on Instagram, one day after Brazil's 2-1 defeat against 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. [19659024] 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 "spirit and their heart."
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18:52 pm
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 goal of this tournament when Maguire rose the highest in the corner of Ashley Young at 30th
Alli added a second by crossing a center of Jesse Lingard with a powerful header through the relieved arms of goalkeeper Robin Olsen
England will face Croatia or the host nation in Russia in the second semi-final in Moscow on Wednesday, and is looking to reach its first final since it's won the World Cup in 1966.
The Swedes played in the quarter-finals of the World Cup for the first time since 1994.
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6:15 pm
In Dele Alli In the 59th minute, England took a 2-0 lead over Sweden and placed their team in a strong position to advance to the World Cup semifinals for the first time since 1990.
England had a 1-0 lead at halftime. In the quarterfinals, after a header from Harry Maguire in the 30th minute, he beat Swedish goalkeeper Robin Olson. It was the first international goal of Maguire and the tenth finals of England
For the second goal, Jesse Lingard served the ball to an unidentified Alli, who made a nod of the head at close 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 the 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 half-time 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 finals
This is the only time, aside from the last moments of his time out, to lose against 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 in Samara will qualify for a semi-final 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 qualified for the semi-finals in 1994 but lost 1-0 to Brazil in Pasadena.
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5:31 pm [19659052] 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 between goalkeeper Robin Olson and Ol a Toivonen, who was guarding the post. This is 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 his 2- 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 everything they can. "
Ovechkin won his first Stanley Cup championship a month ago in his 13th season in Washington.
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3:50 pm
England coach Gareth Southgate has made no change to Saturday's quarter-final against Sweden, retaining the same lineup of departure that he used against Colombia to open the knockout round in Russia.
Sebastian Larsson, who was suspended for accumulating yellow cards for the match against Switzerland, was suspended, while inserting Emil Krafth for Mikael Lustig, who is suspended this time.
: Jordan Pickford, Kyle Walker, John Stones, Harry Maguire, Jesse Lingard, Jordan Henderson, Harry Kane, Raheem Sterling, Kieran Trippier, Ashley Young and Dele Alli
Sweden: Robin Olsen, Emil Krafth, Victor Lindelof, Andreas Granqvist, Sebastian Larsson, Ludwig Augustinsson, Albin Ekdal, Marcus Berg, Viktor Claesson, Emil Forsberg, Ola Toivonen
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