Croatia are spot on again to set up World Cup semi-final against England

Russia’s World Cup dream is over after losing in the penalty shoot-out

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Croatia players celebrate their penalty shoot-out win against Russia in Sochi
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Russia 2 Croatia 2 (Croatia win 4-3 on penalties)

Croatia will play England in the World Cup semi-finals after beating host nation Russia on penalties.

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