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World Cup | Quarter-Finals
Jul 7, 2018 at 7pm UK
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2-2
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Domagoj Vida avoids ban for 'glory to Ukraine' celebration
Croatia centre-back Domagoj Vida escapes a two-match ban for dedicating his side's penalty-shootout victory over Russia to Ukraine.
Jul 8, 17:55
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Luka Modric: "We were the better team"
Croatia midfielder Luka Modric insists that his teammates deserved their penalty-shootout win over Russia on Saturday.
Jul 8, 11:19
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Dejan Lovren: 'England match will be a great encounter'
Croatia defender Dejan Lovren says that his side's semi-final clash with England will be a "great encounter".
Jul 8, 09:46
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Croatia boss Zlatko Dalic: 'We were lucky against Russia'
Croatia manager Zlatko Dalic admits that their World Cup quarter-final against Russia could have swung either way.
Jul 8, 09:27
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Russia boss Stanislav Cherchesov: 'The country is in love with us'
Russia boss Stanislav Cherchesov says that his players earned the love and respect of the Russian public at the World Cup.
Jul 8, 09:18
The Match
Match Report
Croatia beat Russia 4-3 on penalties at the Fisht Olympic Stadium, following a 2-2 draw after extra time, to reach the World Cup semi-finals.
Live Commentary
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of Croatia's penalty-shootout win against Russia, as the Vatreni held their nerve to reach the World Cup semis.
Team News
Russia recall Denis Cheryshev for their World Cup quarter-final clash with Croatia.