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Russia soldiers on to the mighty clash with Croatia

Goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev

Goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev Source: Getty Images

Russia shock Spain as Akinfeev stars in shootout (Russia won 4-3 on penalties) and Modric blushes spared as Croatia edge Denmark (3-2 also on penalties). Both winners are keen to go further. Our correspondent at WC 2018 in Russia the editor-in-chief of Sportdaily.ru Ivan Zhidkov watched the game on Luzhniki Stadium and expressed reserved optimism.


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At Luzhniki Stadium
Source: Photo: Leonid Sandler

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