World Cup Day 24

In the first match of the day England beat Sweden 2-0. England looked like the better team and dominated the match. In the second match Croatia beat Russia 2-2 (4-3) in a penalty shootout. The score was 1-1 in normal time 1-1 in extra time and 4-3 in a penalty shootout. Russia scored the first goal in the first half and then Croatia scored the equalizer to end the half. Neither team scored in the second half causing the match to go into extra time. In the first period of extra time Croatia scored the go ahead goal. At the mid point in extra time the score was 2-1. In the second period in extra time Russia scored the match tying goal forcing a penalty shootout. In the shootout a Russian player had a horrible miss. That would be costly for if he made the shot they would have had a sudden death shootout.

Teams advancing to next round: England and Croatia

Teams eliminated from the tournament: Sweden and Russia


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