Russian players mob goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev after defeating Spain. (AP Photo)
SAMARA: The press centre at Samara was a sight to behold. It became a microcosm of the Luzhniki in Moscow, which erupted after Iago Aspas' penalty kick was kept away by Igor Akinfeev to send Russia into an orbit of mass hysteria on Sunday. It was the veteran goalkeeper's second save after he denied Koke.
Russian journalists danced around the huge press centre screaming "Russia, Russia" as the cameras focused on Andres Iniesta's face, signalling Spain's 3-4 defeat in the penalty shootout after regulation time had ended 1-1. The Spanish midfielder's eyes were red, trying hard to hold back tears as another pre-tournament favourite took a tumble in the minefield of Moscow.
SAMARA: The press centre at Samara was a sight to behold. It became a microcosm of the Luzhniki in Moscow, which erupted after Iago Aspas' penalty kick was kept away by Igor Akinfeev to send Russia into an orbit of mass hysteria on Sunday. It was the veteran goalkeeper's second save after he denied Koke.
Russian journalists danced around the huge press centre screaming "Russia, Russia" as the cameras focused on Andres Iniesta's face, signalling Spain's 3-4 defeat in the penalty shootout after regulation time had ended 1-1. The Spanish midfielder's eyes were red, trying hard to hold back tears as another pre-tournament favourite took a tumble in the minefield of Moscow.
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