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Croatian players after penalties in the knockout stages between Croatia and Denmark at the 2018 World Cup soccer tournament at the Nizhny Novgorod stadium in Nizhny Novgorod, Russia, Sunday, July 1, 2018. Croatia eliminates Denmark 3-2 on penalties after the end of match 1-1. (Photo AP / Gregorio Borgia)
Danijel Subasic saved three penalties, and hopes of World Cup Croatia.
In the second penalty shoot-out of the tournament, the Croatians advanced to the quarter-finals on Sunday with a 3-2 win against Denmark on penalties after a 1-1 draw
Subasic a scored the first penalty shootout of Danish midfielder Christian Eriksen on the post. He then plunged to his right to save an attempt by substitute Lasse Schone. Eventually, he used his feet to block Nicolai Jorgensen's attempt
"He was a hero tonight," said Croatia coach Zlatko Dalic. "He saved three shooting penalties, which you do not see every day."
Subasic became the second goalkeeper to save three shots on goal in World Cup, equaling the feat of Portugal goalkeeper Ricardo against England. 2006.
Croatia will face Russia in the quarterfinals on Saturday in Sochi. Russia also advanced on penalties, beating Spain 4-3 after another 1-1 draw
Croatia had the opportunity to take the lead late in the game at Nizhny Novgorod stadium, but the Luka Modric's penalty was saved by Kasper Schmeichel. The Danish goalkeeper, who also saved two shots on goal, plunged to his left to stifle Modric's attempt in the 116th minute.
Subasic's three saves and Schmeichel's two shot the most shots on goal.
Modric, however, made his penalty in the shootout and Ivan Rakitic scored the decisive goal with a shot on the left side of the net that Schmeichel plunged the wrong way.
After surviving the shooting, Subasic had to survive the party. Domagoj Vida lifted the goalkeeper on his shoulders as they celebrated the victory and then abandoned him.
"He's fine," said Dalic.
Croatia entered the match after impressing in the group stage. dismantling of the double champion of Argentina in the same stage. But Denmark, undefeated in 18 games, provides strong opposition.
The Danes took advantage in the first minute when defender Mathias Jorgensen broke loose on a shot that went past Subasic's left hand and left post. It was Denmark's fastest goal in the World Cup.
Croatia equalized in the fourth minute with another disorganized goal. The release of Henrik Dalsgaard hit a teammate and fell for Croatian striker Mario Mandzukic.
The teams even stayed for the next 116 minutes, including the 30 minutes of overtime.
But it was Schmeichel, the son of former Danish goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel, who extended it with his penalty except on Modric's attempt.
The Croats were given a penalty when Ante Rebic was released in counterattack and overtook Schmeichel. from the back by Mathias Jorgensen – Denmark striker
Modric's shot was weak, and Schmeichel plunged to his left to smother him for the first of his three penalty stops.
In the shootout, Schmeichel saved Milan Badelj and Josip Pivaric
"I am really sorry for Kasper and all the team," said Denmark's coach, Age Hareide. "It's just the brutality of football."
FAMOUS FACES
Two famous faces seen from the stands, Peter Schmeichel and Davor Suker.
Peter Schmeichel jumped out of his chair and roared with delight when his son saved Modric's penalty in overtime. The former Manchester United goalkeeper did the same thing when Kasper Schmeichel stopped two shooting penalties.
Suker was happy in the end, however, watching his country make the quarter-finals of the World Cup for the second time. Suker was the star of Croatia when she played in the semi-finals in France in 1998 during her first participation in the World Cup.
RUSSIA NEXT
Croatia will face the host country, a team Start of the World Cup
"We must not relax, we must not be arrogant," said Dalic. "Russia would not have progressed if it was not a good team."
"The whole world is going to look, we've come so far, but we do not intend to stop here, I'm sure Russia has the same mentality. match. "
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