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FIFA World Cup 2018 Croatia Stay Afloat As Russias Fairytale Run Ends
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FIFA World Cup 2018: Croatia Stay Afloat As Russia's Fairytale Run Ends
July 08, 2018 11:14
Luka Modric admitted Croatia were shattered after they ended Russia's World Cup hopes in another penalty shootout on Saturday to advance to a semi-final against England.
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The hosts went ahead thanks to a bolt from Denis Cheryshev just after the half-hour mark. (All Images Courtesy: AFP)
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Croatia equalised when Andrej Kramaric scored just before half-time.
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Defender Domagoj Vida's extra-time header put Croatia 2-1 up against Russia.
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Mario Fernandes kept Russia's dream alive when he headed home in the 115th minute to level the scores and force penalties.
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Mario Fernandes and Fedor Smolov both failed to convert their spot-kicks and Croatia won the shootout 4-3.
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Ivan Rakitic scored the winning spot-kick in Sochi at the end of a draining and rollercoaster last-eight clash that finished 2-2 after extra time.
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Croatia advance to their first World Cup semi-final since 1998, against England in Moscow on Wednesday.
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