Croatia defeated Denmark in a 3-2 penalties after playing 1-1 in 120 minutes.

 Croatia will battle Russia in one of the quarterfinal matches at the ongoing World Cup on July 6 - The Croats defeated Denmark 3-2 on penalties after playing 1-1 in 120 minutes - Luka Modric missed a penalty in the final minutes of the extra time, but still managed to motivate his teammates to victory during the spot kicks Croatia have booked their place in this year's FIFA World Cup after edging Denmark out 3-2 on penalties after playing 1-1 in 120 minutes. The Danish national team drew the first blood in the 57th second of the game through Mathias Joergensen's a close range strike after receiving an assist from Thomas Delaney. Danish Dynamite were only able to keep their leadership for the first three minutes as Mario Mandzukic superb goal gave the Croats the equaliser in the game.