CROATIA PROGRESES TO THE SEMI-FINAL

After going down with a goal in the 31st minute as Denis Cheryshev gave Russia the lead, Croatia came from behind and equalise in the 39th minute through Andrej Kramaric.

The two sides headed into extra time as they finished the normal time with a score line of 1-1.
Croatia took the lead again as extra time began. Domagoj Vida struck in 101minute which makes the Russian team to look for an equalizer which later came before the end of the match.
It was Mario Fernandes that equalised for Russia in 115th minute as all hope was lost.
With the scores ending in 2-2 in the extra time, penalty shootout has to be taken to decide the winner.
Croatia emerges as the winner as Ivan Rakitic scored the winning penalty.

This is the second time Croatia will be winning by penalty shootout. Will they be lucky to be in the final?