Russia 2 - 2 Croatia || Croatia 4-3 Russia Penalty || Croatia step into the next round to meet England Worldcup2018
Unhappy for Croatian fans when their team loses every time they meet hosts of the World Cup. In 1998, Croatia fell to France 1-2 in the semi-finals and lost 1-3 in front of Brazil in the group stage in 2014
1 ': Russian owners make an impressive journey into the quarterfinals. Before the Croatian team, coach Cherchesov is expected to continue to play successfully to win the semi-finals
5 ': The hosts are fully confident in Croatia. In the stands, tens of thousands of fans created the atmosphere of passion and enthusiasm for the Russian players.
10 ': There is no difference between the two teams on the pitch. With fast-paced play, Russia has made Croatia difficult.
16 ': The Rakitic midfielder makes a direct free kick towards Russia, but unfortunately for Croatia the ball is often inaccurate when it comes to the bar.
30 ': Samedov and Fernandes attack on the right side of the Russian phone quite rhythm. However, the deadlocked goal has not arrived yet. The two teams play too tight
The Russian team opened the scoring in the 33rd minute
33': Cheryshev's goal made the goal too beautiful. He put the ball into the corner before the helplessness of goalkeeper Subasic.
Croatia equalized in the 40th minute
Mandzukic handed Andrej Kramaric a 1-1 draw for Croatia. The match became more attractive with the chase of the two teams.
End of the first half, Russia and Croatia 1-1 draw
The hosts took the lead after a good shot from distance, but Croatia showed their equalizer with a 1-0 equalizer.
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Second half of the match between Russia and Croatia started
46 ': The match between the two teams at Sochi is worth the wait in the first 45 minutes with two goals in sight. The Russian team showed the way the ball really did not control the ball.
51 ': The pressure on the defense of the Russian team is huge. However, the home-grown players still ensure the focus to neutralize the Croatian attack.
60 ': Perisic's shot hit the post. This is a very lucky situation for the Russian host when avoiding the goal.
90 ': Fortunately for Croatia, goalkeeper Subasic can continue playing after receiving medical care. Second half was kicked 5 minutes.
End of second half, the two teams 1-1
Both teams compete for 30 minutes to qualify for the semi-finals of the 2018 World Cup. This is the second consecutive game that Russia and Croatia have to play extra time.
Croatia increased the score to 2-1 in the 101st minute
Goalkeeper Akinfeev completely helpless before Vedran Corluka header after the ball hanging from the right-hand corner situation.
Russia equalized 2-2 in 115 minutes
Mario Fernandes is the author of a 2-2 equalizer for Russia after Alan Dzagoev's header from the right.
Penalty
Russia 0-0 Croatia: Fyodor Smolov is too weak and can not beat goalkeeper Subasic.
Russia 0-1 Croatia: Marcelo Brozovic fools keeper Akinfeev with a shot at the right corner.
Russia 1-1 Croatia: Mateo Kovacic did not beat the goalkeeper.
Russia 1-1 Croatia: Alan Dzagoev successfully equalized the penalty shootout
Russia 1-2 Croatia: Luka Modric hit the corner with Akinfeev on the net.
Russia 1-1 Croatia: The defender Mario Fernandes has an offside goal.
Russia 2-2 Croatia: Sergei Ignashevich equalized in the penalty shoot-out to the home team.
Russia 2-3 Croatia: Domagoj Vida gives Zlatko Dalic the edge of the penalty shootout.
Russia 3-3 Croatia: Daler Kuzyaev shot to the left of success.
Russia 3-4 Croatia: The Rakitic midfielder tricked keeper Akinfeev, which helped Croatia win the penalty shootout.
At the end of the match, Croatia beat Russia 4-3 in the penalty shootout 11 meters
Croatia won the semi-finals after spending 120 minutes with a 2-2 draw and a 4-3 win over Russian hosts in the 11m penalty shootout.