[Guido]

Another eighth finals match that got resolved in the penalty shootout.

Unlike the game Spain vs Russia, both the Croatian and Danish teams played evenly in the field from regular to extra time. Neither of them conceding terrain from the other as well as pressuring each other back to their side of the field.

Likely, the focus this match will be remembered for would be Croatia keeping on the suspense factor after Modric failed the penalty shot three minutes before extra time had run out, that could have spared the Croatians further anxiety.

Nevertheless, both teams had to resolve the score in the penalty shootouts which became a contest between Sukovich vs Schmeichel. Both teams failed and scored equally with Modric redeeming himself for the previous shot he failed at extra time.

At the end, Sukovich rose while Schmeichel fell in the shootouts. That's how the penalty shootouts must be full of drama, adrenaline, anguish, and with both teams playing the same level.

Croatia 1 - 1 Denmark
Penalties (3 - 2)

Second quarter-finals match: Russia vs. Croatia.