World Cup 2018 Host Country Sail Through To Quarter Final

Hosts Russia had advanced to the World Cup quarterfinals beating Spain on penalties after a 1-1 draw on a dramatic afternoon in Moscow.

Sergei Ignashevish's own
goal gave Spain an early lead before Artem Dzyuba levelled, but neither side could find another breakthrough in extra time and Igor Akinfeev was Russia's hero, denying Koke and then diverting Iago Aspas's effort away with his foot in a dramatic shootout.

With four minutes of the
second period of extra time played, Rodrigo ran at the Russia defence but Akinfeev saved his shot, with Carvajal's follow-up blocked.

Spain appealed loudly for a penalty when Pique appeared to be held from a deep Koke free kick but, after a VAR check, the referee signalled for play to continue and at the other end Sergio Busquets dawdled but, after Smolov had taken possession, his pass was woeful.

Spain took the first, Iniesta scoring, before Smolov followed his example despite De Gea getting a faint touch and then Pique scored via the inside of the post and Ignashevish sent De Gea the wrong way.

Koke's penalty was saved by Akinfeev and Golovin stepped up to smash home and give the hosts the advantage, but Ramos kept Spain in it before Cheryshev put the hosts on the brink of victor and then Akinfeev saved Aspas' effort with his foot to send them through.