Gloria's Scoop

Russia came a cropper against their strongest opponents at the competition. The first half was relatively evenly matched, with chances and a goal at both ends. The Croats gained the ascendancy in the second half, but Russia displayed their spirit once again to hold firm and force extra time, like in the previous round. Unfortunately, on this occasion they did not keep their cool from the spot. Croatia Through To Face England In The Last Four aAfter Defeating Russia 4-3 In Shoot-out   Twenty years on from Croatia first taking the FIFA World Cup by storm, Zlatko Dalic's team have booked the country's place in the semi-finals for the second time in their history.

Russia defeated Spain on penalties to earn victory after the inaugural shootout of the 2018 FIFA World Cup. Koke saw his effort saved by Igor Akinfeev, before Iago Aspas's unsuccessful spot kick sent the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow into delirium. It had all started so well for  La Roja  - who silenced the Luzhniki in the opening moments - a set-piece providing the opportunity for Spain to take the lead.

Uruguay beat hosts Russia 3-0 thanks to goals from forward duo Luis Suarez and Edinson Cavani, alongside an own goal from Denis Cheryshev, to finish as Group A winners. Uruguay beat hosts Russia 3-0 thanks to goals from forward duo Luis Suarez and Edinson Cavani Suarez opened the scoring in the tenth minute, curling in a free-kick from just outside Russia’s penalty area to score his seventh World Cup finals goal, surpassing Diego Forlan in second place all-time for Uruguay. 

After a very even and intense opening, the tide turned with those goals straight after the break.  Russia celebrate their win against Egypt in 2018 World Cup in Russia FIFA | It was a justified win for Russia and ultimately Egypt suffered a deserved defeat, having not produced what was necessary.