Own-goal gives Croatia a World Cup spot at Russia’s expense

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Published November 14, 2021 9:08 AM

SPLIT, Croatia (AP) — A late own-goal has sent Croatia to next year’s World Cup in a 1-0 win over Russia. Croatia bombarded the Russian goal throughout the game in search of the win the 2018 runners-up needed to secure the automatic qualifying spot in Group H and consign Russia to the playoffs. The breakthrough came in the 81st minute when Russian defender Fedor Kudriashov directed the ball into his own net as he tried to control it. Third-place Slovakia eased to a 6-0 win over Malta. Slovenia beat Cyprus 2-1.

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