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Pic special: Croatia edge past Russia on penalties, kick by kick

Pic special: Croatia edge past Russia on penalties, kick by kick

Croatia are through to the semi-finals after a penalty shootout victory over hosts Russia. Here's how it went down. 8 Jul 2018
Croatia v Russia player ratings

Croatia v Russia player ratings

A true showdown in Sochi saw the last quarter final decided by a penalty shootout. 8 Jul 2018
Russia proud of national team's performance says deputy prime minister

Russia proud of national team's performance says deputy prime minister

Russian Deputy Prime Minister Olga Golodets said on Saturday that Russia were proud of their national team following their World Cup quarter-final encounter with Croatia. 8 Jul 2018
FIFA secretary general says Russia should be proud of performance

FIFA secretary general says Russia should be proud of performance

FIFA Secretary General Fatma Samoura said on Saturday night that Russia should be "proud" of their performance despite losing to Croatia in the World Cup quarter-finals. 8 Jul 2018
Over 44,000 fans attend quarter-final match between Russia and Croatia

Over 44,000 fans attend quarter-final match between Russia and Croatia

The World Cup quarter-final match between Russia and Croatia, which took place at the Fisht Stadium in Sochi on Saturday, was played out in front of a sell-out crowd of 44,287 fans, FIFA announced on their official website. 8 Jul 2018
Croatia beat Russia on penalties to set up England semi-final Clash

Croatia beat Russia on penalties to set up England semi-final Clash

Croatia beat Russia on penalties in Sochi on Saturday to qualify for the World Cup semi-finals, with Ivan Rakitic converting the winning spot kick to set up a meeting with England in the last four. 8 Jul 2018
Dzyuba and Golovin start for Russia against Croatia

Dzyuba and Golovin start for Russia against Croatia

Forward Artem Dzyuba and midfielder Aleksandr Golovin have been named in the starting lineup for Russia in their World Cup quarter-final match against Croatia, the national team announced on their official Twitter account on Saturday. 8 Jul 2018
Croatia president arrives in Sochi ahead of Russia v Croatia

Croatia president arrives in Sochi ahead of Russia v Croatia

Croatian President Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic arrived on Saturday in the Russian city of Sochi, which will host the quarter-final match of the World Cup between the Russian and Croatian national teams, press service of the Krasnodar Territory’s administration said in a statement. 8 Jul 2018
Ice hockey star Ovechkin will watch Russia v Croatia on TV

Ice hockey star Ovechkin will watch Russia v Croatia on TV

The NHL's Washington Capitals captain Alexander Ovechkin said on Saturday that he would watch the World Cup quarter-final match between Russia and Croatia on TV. 8 Jul 2018
Russia need disciplined defence, aggressive attack

Russia need disciplined defence, aggressive attack

Former Russia head coach Boris Ignatyev tsaid Russia should be disciplined in the defence and aggressive in the attack in order to beat Croatia in the World Cup quarter-finals. 8 Jul 2018
'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
Russia have to give 200% to defeat Croatia - LOC Chairman

Russia have to give 200% to defeat Croatia - LOC Chairman

The Chairman of the Local Organizing Committee for the 2018 FIFA World Cup, Arkady Dvorkovich, said the Croatian national football team was just as strong as Spain and Russia's players would have to give 200% if they wanted to advance to the semi-finals. 7 Jul 2018
Croatian President arrives in Russia to attend Quarter-Final match

Croatian President arrives in Russia to attend Quarter-Final match

Croatian President Kolinda Grabar-Kitarovic has arrived in Russia to attend the quarter-final match between Russia and Croatia set to take place in Sochi on Sunday (4am AEST). 7 Jul 2018
Ex-Russia forward: Croatia will be tougher than Spain

Ex-Russia forward: Croatia will be tougher than Spain

Former Russia forward Maksim Buznikin said the World Cup quarter-final match between Russia and Croatia would be tougher than the round of 16 clash with Spain. 7 Jul 2018
Graffiti of Russia keeper Akinfeev painted in Kemerovo

Graffiti of Russia keeper Akinfeev painted in Kemerovo

Graffiti depicting Russia captain and goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev has been painted on a university in Russia's Siberian city of Kemerovo after the goalkeeper helped to see his side through to the FIFA World Cup quarter-finals. 7 Jul 2018
Modric says Russia 'deserved' to reach quarter-finals

Modric says Russia 'deserved' to reach quarter-finals

Russia "deserved" to go through to this summer's FIFA World Cup quarter-finals and Croatia expect a tough match against the hosts, Croatia captain Luka Modric said. 7 Jul 2018

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