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With a Denis Cherishiv's superb shot, Croatia scored in the 31st minute with a goal of scoring four goals in the World Cup.
Croatia only counted eight minutes later, with striker Andrei Karamaric taking advantage of Mario Mandzukic's superb center
Croatia thought they had settled the game in overtime, coming from a corner in the 101st minute of defender Dumaguy Vida, but Russia equalized with naturalizer Mario Fernandez at 5 minutes Croatia finished the match with a 4-3 penalty shootout after Smolov and Fernandez lost the penalty shoot-out against Russia before Ivan Rakitic of Barcelona beat them.
Croatia reached the semi-finals after the 1998 World Cup
Croatia will meet England next Wednesday in Moscow, in the second game of semi-final
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The hosts made a superb shot of team captain Denis Cherishiv, In the 31st minute, he has raised his score for four goals in the World Cup.
But Croatia equalized eight minutes later on a header from Andrei Kramaric, who was enjoying a superb center from Mario Mandzukic.
Croatia thought they had finished the match in overtime, coming from a corner in the 101st minute of defender Domogoy Vida Russia equalized the naturalized player Mario Fernandez, 5 minutes before the end.
Croatia finished the penalty shootout 4-3 after Smolov and Fernandez lost the penalty shoot-out in Russia before being settled by Barcelona player Ivan Rakic. Croatia for the semifinals for the second time in history after Inga History World Cup 1998, when he conquered the bronze medal.
Croatia and England will meet next Wednesday in Moscow, in the second half of the last Balmundial match.
