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The scene is set for Russia's very first World Cup knockout stage game at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow.

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Long before the penalty kicks, Spain had taken an early lead in the match through Sergei Ignashevich's own-goal.

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Not that that stopped Sergio Ramos celebrating like it was his.

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However, Gerard Pique was penalised for handball, and Artem Dzubya drew the hosts level from 12 yards.

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A goal which had the 29 year-old striker and all of Russia jumping for joy.

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Neither side were able to add any further goals, so the match went to penalties.

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Pep-talk time for Russia's players and staff.

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Andres Iniesta beats Igor Akinfeev to get the ball rolling. Spain 1-0 Russia.

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Fyodor Smolov slots the ball past David De Gea. Spain 1-1 Russia.

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Gerard Pique atones for his earlier handball. Spain 2-1 Russia.

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The Russia squad looks on...

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Time for Sergei Ignashevich to right his earlier wrong - which he does. Spain 2-2 Russia.

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Spain blink first! Akinfeev denies Koke. Spain 2-2 Russia.

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Aleksandr Golovin makes no mistake. Advantage to the hosts - Spain 2-3 Russia.

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Sergio Ramos confidently converts. Spain 3-3 Russia.

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Ramos has a mischievous word in the ear of former Real Madrid teammate Denis Cheryshev, now of Villarreal.

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Cheryshev is unmoved. Spain 3-4 Russia.

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Iago Aspas steps up - and Akinfeev flicks out a leg to deny him, sending Russia through, 4-3 on penalties!

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Nodody wants to be that guy.

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It's jubilation for Russia and their supporters in the Luzhniki Stadium.

21 / 21

The other side of the coin. Germany gone, Argentina gone, Portugal gone and now Spain, gone.

The scene is set for Russia's very first World Cup knockout stage game at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow.

1 / 21

Long before the penalty kicks, Spain had taken an early lead in the match through Sergei Ignashevich's own-goal.

2 / 21

Not that that stopped Sergio Ramos celebrating like it was his.

3 / 21

However, Gerard Pique was penalised for handball, and Artem Dzubya drew the hosts level from 12 yards.

4 / 21

A goal which had the 29 year-old striker and all of Russia jumping for joy.

5 / 21

Neither side were able to add any further goals, so the match went to penalties.

6 / 21

Pep-talk time for Russia's players and staff.

7 / 21

Andres Iniesta beats Igor Akinfeev to get the ball rolling. Spain 1-0 Russia.

8 / 21

Fyodor Smolov slots the ball past David De Gea. Spain 1-1 Russia.

9 / 21

Gerard Pique atones for his earlier handball. Spain 2-1 Russia.

10 / 21

The Russia squad looks on...

11 / 21

Time for Sergei Ignashevich to right his earlier wrong - which he does. Spain 2-2 Russia.

12 / 21

Spain blink first! Akinfeev denies Koke. Spain 2-2 Russia.

13 / 21

Aleksandr Golovin makes no mistake. Advantage to the hosts - Spain 2-3 Russia.

14 / 21

Sergio Ramos confidently converts. Spain 3-3 Russia.

15 / 21

Ramos has a mischievous word in the ear of former Real Madrid teammate Denis Cheryshev, now of Villarreal.

16 / 21

Cheryshev is unmoved. Spain 3-4 Russia.

17 / 21

Iago Aspas steps up - and Akinfeev flicks out a leg to deny him, sending Russia through, 4-3 on penalties!

18 / 21

Nodody wants to be that guy.

19 / 21

It's jubilation for Russia and their supporters in the Luzhniki Stadium.

20 / 21

The other side of the coin. Germany gone, Argentina gone, Portugal gone and now Spain, gone.

21 / 21

Pic special: Spain v Russia penalty shootout, kick by nerve-shredding kick

Russia are into the last eight of their home World Cup, thanks to a penalty shootout win over Spain. Here's how it went down. Pics by Getty images.

Pic special: Spain v Russia penalty shootout, kick by nerve-shredding kick

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Jul 2 2018 2:25AM

Russia are into the last eight of their home World Cup, thanks to a penalty shootout win over Spain. Here's how it went down. Pics by Getty images.

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