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Reaction
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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, 16:55
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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, 10:19
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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, 08:46
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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, 08:27
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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, 08:18
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.
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