The Russian hosts are ready to duel against the Croatian national team in the 2018 World Cup quarter-finals on Sunday (July 08, 2018). This is the first World Cup match since 1990 between the two teams that won on penalties in the previous round.
The last time it was present in the 1990 World Cup ago. At that time, West Germany both qualified for the final after winning a penalty shootout in the top four. West Germany beat England, while Argentina beat Italy. West Germany finally won 1-0 over Argentina's world title wash.
The Russian national team knocked out the Spanish teams, which are former world champions, as well as winning in quality and favorites to win. Meanwhile, Croatia also have to go through the penalty to get rid of Denmark.
Timnas Russia and Croatia will also collide power at Fisht Stadium Sochi. The winners of the match between them will duel against Sweden or England in the semifinals, which will take place this weekend.
In terms of quality, Croatia is superior to Russia. But with the full support of the host public, Sbornaya had a chance to create a surprise, just as when they eliminated La Furia Roja in the last 16.
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Against teams like Spain, Russia is more defensive. But that does not eliminate their ambition to win. After falling behind by Sergei Ignashevich, Russia scored a penalty by Artem Dzyuda for handball Gerard Pique in the forbidden box. The four Russian executioners conquered David De Gea on penalties, while Koke and Iago Aspas failed from the Spanish camp. Russia also escaped.
Croatia also entered the penalty shootout against Denmark. Left behind by early goals by Mathias Jorgensen in the early minutes, Croatia responded by Mario Manduzkic just three minutes later. Ivan Rakitic appeared as the executioner of Croatia's breakthrough.
