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Russia faces the most important match against Croatia in recent history, since in case of victory it would equal its greatest achievement in the World Cup: England semi-finals 1966 .
Lev Yashin and now Igor Akinféev hero of the knockout stages against Spain, since he stopped two shots in the penalty shootout.
With a new and talented generation, Croatia expects the World Cup dam match of 98 by the unforgettable team of Sucker, Prosinecki, Boban and his company only falls in the semifinals at the expense of the host
. Eighth at the expense of Denmark in a very emotional pulse that needed time to lie down and shots on goal were vital to improve the psychological aspect of the Chessmen because since 2008 they played consecutively in the
Russia also had to surrender to the extreme instance by leveling 1-1 with Spain in regulation time.
Surprising and sending the country that was world champion in the edition of ] South Africa 2010 triggered euphoria in Russia, although the l 39; The exhibition was full of drama and supported by an ultra-conservative booklet.
This Saturday at the Olympic Fisht Stadium in Sochi, Know which selection has better assimilated the extraordinary physical wear of the knockout stages and whether the Sbornaya will reach the overflowing fervor of its fans to reinforce its sacrifice game.
The big dilemma of the Russian team is whether it will play again with an ultra-defensive system, which included the alignment of four centers of the substitution of the left-back Yuri Zhirkov to break up against the Spaniards, or opted for another offensive regime
"Antifútbol", was the phrase used by the former Spanish selector Vicente del Bosque while Russian experts explained that his team had been entrenched to tie the Red.
The fans know only results, while experts believe that Croatia is not Spain and will not fall so easily into the thick web spider woven by the Russian coach, Stanislav Chercherov .
Zhirkov's injury makes it easy for Cherchesov Fedor Kudriashov who is a converted center
In this case, Denis Cheryshev could return to the starting team, d & rsquo; Where he fell against Spain, which would greatly enhance the offensive potential of the host team, who barely knocked on the door in the round of 16.
Croatia left a good feeling in the group stage, which won at the expense of Nigeria, Argentinean and Icelandic and left the image of strong team in defense of Danijel Subasic goalkeeper, hero of the ranking in the instance of the top eight by stopping three lengths.
Suffering to dismay Denmark helped reduce popular euphoria, which does not stop being positive because it is thought that the Vatreni will face the challenge of this Saturday in Sochi with their feet on the ground. Having all the usual holders reinforces the confidence that Dalic Zlatko gave to his group.
Luka Modric captain and leader of the team, expects the team of Cherchesov to maintain a style of play similar to the one he has high in Spain
"Russia is very comfortable playing against, they run a lot and are very well organized, they will probably look for their chance to progress, facing Russia and their fans will be a show" said Real Madrid, who in the eighth match wasted a penalty in time but scored the decisive for the qualification.
Probable waiting lines:
Russia: Igor Akinfeev; Mario Fernandes, Ilya Kutepov, Sergey Ignashevich, Fedor Kudriashov; Roman Zobnin, Daler Kuziaev; Alexander Samedov, Aleksandr Golovin, Denis Chrysiosev; and Artem Dzyuba
Coach: Stanislav Cherchesov
Croatia: Danijel Subasic; Sime Vrsaljko, Dejan Lovren, Domagoj Vida, Ivan Strinic; Ivan Rakitic, Marcelo Brozovic, Ante Rebic, Luka Modric, Ivan Perisic; and Mario Mandzukic
Coach: Dalic Zlatko.
Arbitrator: Sandro RICCI (BRA)
Time: 21.00 local time (18.00 GMT / 14.00 VEN)
Stadium: Olympic Fisht, in Sochi.
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