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Sport: World Cup 2018, Croatia Vs Russia, Croatia beat Russia 4-3 On Penalties, Russia is out.






Croatia beat Russia 4-3 on penalties on Saturday to set up a World Cup semi-final against England after a dramatic match full of twists and turns. The game finished 2-2 after extra-time following a late equaliser by Russia's Mario Fernandes. Denis Cheryshev struck a stunning opener from distance to give the hosts the lead in the 31st minute but Croatia equalised through Andrej Kramaric just eight minutes later. Croatia's Domagoj Vida broke the deadlock in extra-time, getting his head to the ball from a corner to score in the 101st minute but Fernandes headed home from a free-kick just five minutes before the end in Sochi.

 Ivan Rakitic scores to send Croatia to the semifinals!
Croatia piles onto Subasic near the endline in jubilation, just feet away from a devastated Akinfeev, still sitting in the goal mouth. The Russian fans are giving their team a muted standing ovation as their dream run as hosts is officially over.

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