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Russia 2 (3)-(4) 2 Croatia 
31′ Denis Cheryshev 39′ Andrej Kramaric
115′ Mário Fernandes 101′ Domagoj Vida
Croatia winning the FIFA World Cup Quarterfinals game on Saturday 7 July 2018 at the Fisht Stadium in Sochi, Russia. Croatia eliminated Russia on penalty shootouts securing their spot for the Semifinals.
Ivan Rakitic converting the penalty winner goal! The final score is 2 (3)-(4) 2 for Croatia. It’s a great moment for the 6 Italian Serie A players called up for Croatia 23-man squad: Sampdoria defender Ivan Strinic, Fiorentina midfielder Milan Badelj, Inter midfielder Marcelo Brozovic, Juventus forward Mario Mandzukic, Inter forward Ivan Perisic, and AC Milan forward Nikola Kalinic
Match #59 | #RUS 2-2 #CRO (3-4 PSO) #RUSCRO pic.twitter.com/22eHdD3RMp
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The winning moment.
Congrats, @HNS_CFF! #RUSCRO // #WorldCup pic.twitter.com/Ra5jPUvwt3
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#RUS ❌✅❌✅✅ #CRO ✅❌✅✅✅@ivanrakitic scores! @HNS_CFF WIN!#RUSCRO // #WorldCup
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📸 @MarioMandzukic9 and Andrej Kramarić combined to score the #CRO equalizer in Sochi. Well done!#BeProud #FlamingPride #Family #RUSCRO #WorldCup #Vatreni🔥 pic.twitter.com/ajk5RChuiR— HNS | CFF (@HNS_CFF) July 7, 2018
Here is RUSSIA official starting lineup – formation by Head Coach Cherchesov:
RUSSIA (4-2-3-1): Akinfeev; Fernandes, Kutepov, S. Ignashevich, Kudryashov; Zobnin, Kuziaev; Samedov, Golovin, Cheryshev; Dzyuba.
Here is CROATIA official starting lineup – formation by Head Coach Dalic:
CROATIA (4-2-3-1): Subasic; Vrsaljko, Lovren, Vida, Strinic; Rakitic, Modric; Rebic, Kramaric, Perisic; Mandzukic.
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Italian Serie A players called up among the 23-man World Cup squads
- Croatia National team: 6 Italian Serie A players: Sampdoria defender Ivan Strinic, Fiorentina midfielder Milan Badelj, Inter midfielder Marcelo Brozovic, Juventus forward Mario Mandzukic, Inter forward Ivan Perisic, and AC Milan forward Nikola Kalinic
- Russia National team: No Italian Serie A players
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The @Budweiser #ManoftheMatch for #RUSCRO is @lukamodric10! #WorldCup pic.twitter.com/hUIl2bHrgB
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#RUSCRO // Formations 👀#WorldCup pic.twitter.com/vas1G5Q4Th
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The teams have arrived in Sochi for #RUSCRO!
Where are you watching tonight’s match?
TV listings 👉 https://t.co/xliHcxWvEO #WorldCup
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⬇ #CRO starting lineup!#BeProud #RUSCRO #WorldCup #Vatreni🔥 pic.twitter.com/cJaeKK0wVW— HNS | CFF (@HNS_CFF) July 7, 2018
“We can go on and create our own history” 🏴🙌@England hero @JPickford1 explains why the Three Lions can go all the way at the #WorldCup
👉 https://t.co/VDMSUpWKfb pic.twitter.com/6NtNXhR2Gn
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They’ve experienced the elation and the despair of penalties at this #WorldCup, but #RUS have had a fantastic tournament!
Take a bow, @TeamRussia 👏 pic.twitter.com/A0bTmBqy58
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#CROENG on Wednesday for a place in the #WorldCupFinal! #RUSCRO // #WorldCup pic.twitter.com/RHGUtqeGHK
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2018 FIFA World Cup
Quarterfinals
Russia 2 (3) – (4) 2 Croatia
Saturday 7 July 2018
Fisht Stadium
Sochi, Russia
21:00
Referee: Sandro RICCI (BRA)
Assistant Referee 1: E. DE CARVALHO (BRA)
Assistant Referee 2: Mar. VAN GASSE (BRA)
Fourth Official: Janny SIKAZWE (ZAM)
Res. Assistant: J. DOS SANTOS (ANG)
Goals: 31′ Denis Cheryshev (R), 39′ Andrej Kramaric (C), 101′ Domagoj Vida (C), 115′ Mário Fernandes (R)
Official lineups – formations:
RUSSIA (4-2-3-1): Akinfeev; Fernandes, Kutepov, S. Ignashevich, Kudryashov; Zobnin, Kuziaev; Samedov, Golovin, Cheryshev; Dzyuba.
Coach: Cherchesov.
CROATIA (4-2-3-1): Subasic; Vrsaljko, Lovren, Vida, Strinic; Rakitic, Modric; Rebic, Kramaric, Perisic; Mandzukic.
Coach: Dalic.
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