Match report
Russia 2-2 Croatia: World Cup Semi-Final Ends in Draw
Russia
2–2
PEN
Croatia
Jul 7, 2018
Russia and Croatia delivered an exhilarating semi-final match at the 2018 World Cup, resulting in a 2-2 draw. Despite Croatia's early equalizer and a later lead, Russia managed to hold their ground with a late goal and a controversial penalty miss, setting the stage for a penalty shootout.
Key Facts
- • Russia's D. Cheryshev scored the opening goal, assisted by A. Dzyuba at 31 minutes.
- • Croatia equalized through A. Kramaric, assisted by M. Mandžukić at 39 minutes.
- • D. Vida's goal for Croatia at 100 minutes gave them a temporary lead.
- • Mário Fernandes scored a crucial equalizer for Russia at 115 minutes.
- • Russia's penalty miss and Croatia's successful penalty at the end of extra time secured the draw.
Lineups
Russia
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 1 I. Akinfeev (G)
- 13 F. Kudryashov (D)
- 4 S. Ignashevich (D)
- 2 M. Fernandes (D)
- 3 I. Kutepov (D)
- 19 A. Samedov (M)
- 6 D. Cheryshev (M)
- 11 R. Zobnin (M)
- 7 D. Kuzyaev (M)
- 17 A. Golovin (M)
- 22 A. Dzyuba (F)
Substitutes
- 21 A. Erokhin
- 10 F. Smolov
- 8 Y. Gazinskiy
- 9 A. Dzagoev
- 5 A. Semenov
- 12 A. Lunev
- 14 V. Granat
- 15 A. Miranchuk
- 16 A. Miranchuk
- 18 Y. Zhirkov
- 20 V. Gabulov
- 23 I. Smolnikov
Croatia
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 23 D. Subašić (G)
- 21 D. Vida (D)
- 3 I. Strinić (D)
- 6 D. Lovren (D)
- 2 Š. Vrsaljko (D)
- 10 L. Modrić (M)
- 7 I. Rakitić (M)
- 4 I. Perišić (M)
- 17 M. Mandžukić (F)
- 9 A. Kramarić (M)
- 18 A. Rebić (M)
Substitutes
- 11 M. Brozović
- 22 J. Pivarić
- 8 M. Kovačić
- 5 V. Ćorluka
- 1 D. Livaković
- 12 L. Kalinić
- 13 T. Jedvaj
- 14 F. Bradarić
- 15 D. Ćaleta-Car
- 19 M. Badelj
- 20 M. Pjaca
Timeline
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31' Russia Goal · Normal GoalD. Cheryshev · Assist: A. Dzyuba
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35' Croatia Card · Yellow CardDejan Lovren
Foul
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38' Croatia Card · Yellow CardI. Strinić
Foul
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39' Croatia Goal · Normal GoalA. Kramaric · Assist: M. Mandžukić
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54' Russia subst · Substitution 1Off: A. Samedov · On: A. Erokhin
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63' Croatia subst · Substitution 1Off: Ivan Perišić · On: M. Brozović
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67' Russia subst · Substitution 2Off: D. Cheryshev · On: F. Smolov
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74' Croatia subst · Substitution 2Off: I. Strinić · On: J. Pivarić
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79' Russia subst · Substitution 3Off: A. Dzyuba · On: Y. Gazinskiy
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88' Croatia subst · Substitution 3Off: A. Kramaric · On: M. Kovačić
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97' Croatia subst · Substitution 4Off: Šime Vrsaljko · On: Vedran Ćorluka
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100' Croatia Goal · Normal GoalD. Vida · Assist: L. Modrić
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102' Croatia Card · Yellow CardD. Vida
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102' Russia subst · Substitution 4Off: A. Golovin · On: A. Dzagoev
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109' Russia Card · Yellow CardY. Gazinskiy
Foul
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114' Croatia Card · Yellow CardJ. Pivarić
Handball
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115' Russia Goal · Normal GoalMário Fernandes · Assist: A. Dzagoev
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120'+5 Russia Goal · Missed PenaltyMário Fernandes
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120'+10 Croatia Goal · PenaltyIvan Rakitić
Match Stats
| Stat | Russia | Croatia |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 25 | 18 |
| Pass Accuracy | 65% | 81% |
| Offsides | 1 | 0 |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 13 | 18 |
| Corners | 6 | 8 |
| Total Passes | 400 | 728 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 4 |
| Blocked Shots | 1 | 4 |
| Shots on Target | 5 | 3 |
| Shots off Target | 7 | 11 |
| Possession | 35% | 65% |
| Accurate Passes | 259 | 592 |
| Shots Inside Box | 10 | 12 |
| Saves | 1 | 3 |
| Shots Outside Box | 3 | 6 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Russia took the lead early with a goal from D. Cheryshev, giving them a psychological advantage.
- ▸ Croatia's equalizer and subsequent lead through D. Vida shifted momentum in their favor, but Russia's late equalizer kept their hopes alive.