Russia defeats Spain in shootout at World Cup

Russia shockingly eliminated Spain from the World Cup, surviving two hours of dominance by the 2010 champions in a 1-1 draw and then winning a penalty shootout 4-3. Akinfeev used his trailing left foot to kick the ball high away from the goal on Spain's last attempt by Aspas. The World Cup's lowest-ranked team now advances a quarterfinal against Croatia or Denmark in Sochi on Sunday. Spain dominated the ball during the game — completing more than 1,000 passes — but was too passive against a well-organized Russian defense. Referees and video officials have consistently penalized handballs in the box at this World Cup.

Russia Shocks Spain in World Cup Knockout

PK: Russia 4, Spain 3MISS Spain! PK: Russia 2, Spain 2MISS Spain! PK: Spain 2, Russia 1GOAL Spain! The NumbersPasses in regulation: Spain 854, Russia 227Passes completed: Spain 772, Russia 169. Halftime: Spain 1, Russia 1Spain and Russia go into the half all even 1-1, as the World Cup of strange goals continues.

Toothless Spain breaks passing record, still crashes out of World Cup to Russia on penalties

referring to Sergio Ramos and Sergio Busquets complain to the referee during Spain's Round of 16 World Cup match against Russia. The Spaniards crashed out of the 2018 World Cup in the Round of 16 in stunning fashion, at the hands of Russia on penalties. It had smashed a World Cup passing record in those 120 minutes, completing 1,029 of its 1,137. It passed its own World Cup campaign to death, and perished in one of the biggest upsets in knockout round history. In a World Cup of surprises, the ultimate surprise seems increasingly likely.

Spain vs. Russia 2018 World Cup: Russia pulls an upset for the ages

☰Soccer InsiderSpain vs. Russia 2018 World Cup: Russia pulls an upset for the agesRussia's players celebrate after Iago Aspas misses the net. Best World Cup finish: Champions, 2010.Notable: Under Hierro, Spain has not played as well as it did under Julen Lopetegui, who was fired just two days before Spain opened World Cup play against Portugal. He was fired after news leaked that he had agreed to become Real Madrid's coach after the World Cup. ELO world ranking: 45. Read more about the World Cup:Exit Lionel Messi, enter Kylian Mbappe as France powers ahead in World CupCavani, Uruguay top Ronaldo, Portugal, 2-1, earn trip to World Cup quarterfinalsRanking the eliminated World Cup teams by sympathy factorCroatia, Mexico and Belgium loom large in knockout roundHow a '70s British pop dud — about Texas!




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