2018 World Cup: Russia eliminated Spain on penalties

Spain on long distances without ideas

The Iberians had more than 70% possession of the ball, played over 1000 passes, but had no idea of ​​long periods and had little real chances. For them, the series was negative, they did not win in a fifth attempt against a host at a World Cup.

This continued the favorites in 2018, having already caught the German champion, Portugal and Argentina. Russia is the third quarter-finalist after France and Uruguay, the opponent of the troupe of team leader Stanislaw Chertschessow was still determined Sunday night.

The boss of the Spanish team Fernando Hierro surprised everyone with his alignment. Midfielder Andres Iniesta only squeezed the bench early, as he came for the first time to Reals Marco Asensio in the tournament for a starting training. The right-back was Nacho, who had played in the opener against Portugal, ahead of Dani Carvajal's preference. Tscheryschew, three-time World Cup winner at home, has been eliminated for the time being

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The game took first place, to the delight of the World Cup Spanish king Felipe VI. who cheered in the stands. After a free kick from Asensio, Ignashevich wore the back of his foot the ball in front of the ready to shoot Sergio Ramos in his own case. It was already the tenth goal of the current World Cup, Russia being already the second after that of Tscheryschew at 0: 3 against Uruguay.

Ignashevich thus got a new record without glory, he advanced with 38 years and 352 days -Eigentorschützen. The defender replaced the former record holder Noel Valladares of Honduras (37 years old 43 days / 0: 3 against France on June 15, 2014).

Rather than relegate, the Spaniards were content to control the game by running the ball. The final goal was completely missing. The Russians almost only followed the round leather, but took off in the last ten minutes before the break. In a Golovin shot from the edge of the penalty area, the "Sbornaja" was dangerous for the first time (36).

The total compensation was not in the air, but fell thanks to the help of the favorites just after. A Dsjuba head cleared Spades in the penalty area clearly visible with the hand, and Dsjuba did not miss the chance of the point, ruler exploited. It was his third goal of the tournament. The Spaniards received the bill for their balloon presented without any train at the door. He was one of the many abandoners of the tournament until here vulnerable to the Iberian defense.

No significant events in the extension

The troop Hierro had a clear and cheerful overweight, even after the break, but by no means deceived. The Russian defense bar could hardly be overcome, the most dangerous of which had long been an Alba rank in which Akinfejew was at the post (47). In the last stages of the pressure of the Spaniards, but also thanks to the substitute in minute 67 Iniesta but even larger. Iniesta shot a shot on Akinfejew, and Iago Aspas' extra shot did not find his place in the net (85th). The last action in the regular time had the Russians, Smolow missed the case.

In extension the highlights were still in short supply with the arrival of heavy rains. Rodrigo failed Akinfejew, Carvajal's margin was blocked (109 '). The Russians were also lucky on their side. On a free kick in the last moments Pique and Ramos were fired on the jersey, the referee Björn Kuipers left after the action by the Videoreferees continue to play.

Therefore, the decision was about penalties. After that, Russia was able to finish the first round of the last 16 at a World Cup for 32 years (at that time again as the Soviet Union) successfully. The Luschniki remains a good field, where the host had won the opening match against Saudi Arabia 5-0.

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