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Akinfeev's heroics help resilient Russia beat Spain on penalties; FT

Spain played remarkably well in a 3-3 draw with European champions Portugal - just two days after Lopetegui's dismissal - and scraped to a 1-0 victory over Iran before a shaky 2-2 draw with Morocco

Fifa World Cup 2018 Spain vs Russia: Dzyuba equalises, ESP 1 RUS 1,

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Last Updated : Jul 01 2018 | 11:22 PM IST

Full-time analysis: Hosts Russia stunned pre-tournament favourites Spain 4-2 (1-1) via penalty shootouts here on Sunday to enter the quarter-finals of the FIFA World Cup 2018.

Earlier, Russia's Sergei Ignashevich's own goal in the 12th minute opened Spain's account before Artem Dzyuba struck in the 41st minute to equalise the issue.

In the penalty shootout, Koke and Lago Aspas missed their attempts for Spain while the Russians converted their first four spot kicks.

Russian goalkeeper made two heroics saves to stop Spain from advancing to the round of 8.

Spain vs Russia started with the casual Spain possession

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