Head coach of Croatia Zlatko Dalich commented on the midfielder Luka Modrica's penalty from penalty in extra time.

In the 1/8 finals of the 2018 World Cup Croatia in a hard match played with Denmark 1: 1 in regular time, and 4 minutes before the end of extra time, Luka Modric did not score a penalty.

"What did I say to Modrica after the unbeaten penalty? Do not lose heart, he's a real fighter, and this penalty should not have destroyed our dreams, the dreams of the whole of Croatia!", Quotes Dalic Goal.

"Thank God, there is always a hero, and this time he became Subasic. And I'm impressed with the courage and determination of Luke to break a penalty after the match ".

"It was a very big responsibility to punch the 11-meter. Imagine what would have happened if he had not scored again ... This shows the strength and quality of the player ".

Croatia still won in the penalty shootout 3: 2. Now the "checkered" will play against Russia in? finals. The Russians also won their match on penalties - 4:

3 against Spain, after the regular time they played 1: 1.

"I watched Russia's match against Spain, it was a real fight ... Teams with such individually strong players as Messi, Ronaldo, Salah - they all flew out quickly. Today, those who are strong just like a team win. Nobody wants to play beautifully - everyone needs only the result ".

The match Russia - Croatia will start on July 7 at 21:00. The day before, France and Uruguay will compete in the first quarter.