Denmark looks likely to be the team who could score currently. However, their finishing has been piss-poor. Croatia has lost the initiative. Modric sends an exquisite pass over the defence for Mandzukic who got to the byline and saw his shot balloon over the crossbar, only just though. And Schmeichel had to be alert as well.
Is that it???? Luka Modric picks the Denmark defence open with a fantastic through ball for Rebic who is clean through on goal. Jorgensen has no option but to pull him down inside the area and Croatia have a penalty.
Unbelievable!! Luka Modric goes for a low effort to Schmeichel’s effort. The GK guesses right and holds on to the shot to deny Croatia their lead and the spectators an early end to the game. What drama.
It will be penalties! Schmeichel playing a huge role by denying Modric from the spot. 1-1 it finishes after extra time.
Would you believe it? Subasic turns Eriksen’s first kick on to the post and out. What a start!
Schmeichel saves Badelj’s kick with his body. Seems no penalties will go in tonight! Still 0-0!
Finally! Danish captain Kjaer fires one into the roof of the net. Danes lead 1-0 in the PSO!
Andrej Kramaric rolls one nonchalantly past Schmeichel. 1-1.
Krohn-Deli scores his penalty for Denmark and Modric makes it 2-2 by beating Schmeichel at last.
Lasse Schone’s kick is parried out by a diving Subasic. Advantage Croatia
Pivaric takes a long run up and aims for the bottom corner but Schmeichel has guessed right again. And makes the save to boot. WOW!
No night for penalties, this! Jorgensen goes for the middle but Subasic saves with his legs. Croatia are through if they score now.
Croatia are into the World Cup quarter-finals! Penalties! Croatia 3-2 Denmark (Rakitic scores!) The Barcelona midfielder drills it into the bottom left corner with his right foot, sending Schmeichel the wrong way. And breathe.
Source: News365coza
