Croatia book World Cup semi-final berth with England after penalty shootout win.
At this point, it is probably worth remembering what a mess Russia were in before the start of their World Cup. Winless in seven matches, they were derided as the worst team in the nation’s history. They were the lowest-ranked side here. Nobody gave them a prayer.
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It was difficult not to feel sorry for Stanislav Cherchesov and his Russia players which were now national heroes. They gave everything, playing with no little adventure, which had been a surprise after their bolted‑door approach against Spain, and they rattled Croatia in the first half. Its 2 blunder shots take at shootout 1st on and 3rd one the Ex-Brazilian and now Russian player specifically the later was a horrible shot.
But nothing more can be said much because truly Russina team has over delivered what has been expected and promised they are now light bearer for future Russian football.