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'High chance' shootout will decide Russia, Croatia semi

'High chance' shootout will decide Russia, Croatia semi

Former Soviet Union coach Gadzhi Gadzhiyev said Russia's chances of winning their World Cup quarter-final in Sochi were “equal” to those of Croatia, and the possibility of the winner being determined by a penalty shootout was “real and quite high.” 8 Jul 2018
Captain Kane: It's a big night for England!

Captain Kane: It's a big night for England!

England played a wonderful match against Colombia, forward and captain Harry Kane said after their round of 16 game on Wednesday morning (AEST), adding that he was proud of the team. 4 Jul 2018
England players fall inside penalty area too often – Colombia coach

England players fall inside penalty area too often – Colombia coach

Colombia head coach Jose Pekerman accused England’s players of constantly falling inside their opponent’s penalty area, in order to try and win a spot kick. 4 Jul 2018
Modric 'surprised' by Russia's progress

Modric 'surprised' by Russia's progress

Croatia captain Luka Modric, says he's surprised that Russia have reached the World Cup quarter-finals. 2 Jul 2018
Hierro not thinking about own future

Hierro not thinking about own future

Spain head coach Fernando Hierro said on Sunday that he was not concerned about his future for the moment following his side's loss at the hands of Russia. 2 Jul 2018
Akinfeev played brilliantly says Gershkovich

Akinfeev played brilliantly says Gershkovich

Former Coach Mikhail Gershkovich told Sputnik on Sunday that Russia goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev played “brilliantly,” especially during the penalty shootout, when Russia beat Spain in the Round of 16 match at Moscow’s Luzhniki Stadium on Sunday. 2 Jul 2018
Japan not preparing for penalties

Japan not preparing for penalties

Japan head coach Akira Nishino said Sunday that his side were not preparing specifically for a penalty shootout ahead of their World Cup round of 16 Belgium clash. 2 Jul 2018
Popovic: We have to pick ourselves up

Popovic: We have to pick ourselves up

Pulsating action in a game of two halves has left Western Sydney Wanderers boss Tony Popovic ruing his side's profligacy in front of goal. 22 Apr 2017

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