World Cup Day 18

In the first match today Russia beat Spain 1-1 (4-3) in penalty kicks. The score was 1-1 in regular time, 0-0 in extra time and 4-3 in penalty kicks. Spain controlled the ball most of the match and locked dominant but could not get a second goal. Russia scored there only goal with a penalty kick in in the first half. This upset was a very big surprise. In the second match Croatia beat Denmark 1-1 (3-2) in penalty kicks. The score was 1-1 in regular time, 0-0 in extra time and 3-2 in penalty kicks. The match was close and exiting from the first half to the last kick in penalty shootout. Russia will take on Croatia in the Quarterfinals. Spain and Denmark are eliminated from the tournament.

Teams advancing to the next round: Russia and Croatia

Teams eliminated from the tournament: Spain and Denmark

In the first match tomorrow Brazil will take on Mexico. Brazil has one of the best players in the world Neymar and also one of the best teams in the world. Mexico is the best team in CONCACAF. This match should be exiting. In the second match tomorrow Belgium will take on Japan. Belgium is one of the best teams in the world and one of the favorites to win it all along with Brazil. Japan is the only Asian team in the knockout round in the tournament. Belgium are heavy favorites in this match. The winners will face off in the quarterfinals latter this week. 

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