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World Cup: Jedvaj and Croatia in quarter-finals

All hopes for progress in the World Cup ended for Julian Brandt and the rest of the Germany squad in the group stage but Tin Jedvaj still has everything to play for in Russia: Croatia beat Denmark 3-2 on penalties in the Round of 16 tie in Nizhny Novgorod after the sides were level at 1-1 after 120 minutes. Jedvaj did not get on. Russia are the opponents in Saturday's quarter-final in Sochi.
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Croatia were the favourites going into the Round of 16 game against Denmark after winning all three group matches against Nigeria, Argentina and Iceland. Tin Jedvaj, who played the full 90 minutes against Iceland, remained on the subs bench with the former Bayer 04 pro Domagoj Vida in the starting eleven. Mathias Jörgensen gave Denmark the lead in the first minute but Mario Mandzukic quickly levelled on four minutes. Luka Modric had a penalty saved in added time (114 mins) by the Denmark keeper Kasper Schmeichel.

Croatia then came out on top in the ensuing penalty shoot-out with their keeper Danijel Subasic saving three penalties including the final spot-kick from former Werkself player Nicolai Jörgensen who came on after 60 minutes. The quarter-finals see Croatia take on Russia in Sochi on Saturday (20.00 CET) after the hosts beat Spain 4-3 on penalties.

 

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