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Friday, June 20, 2008

Croatia 1-1 Turkey (1-3 pens)

Turkish defender Hakan Kadir Balta heads the ball clear ahead of Niko Kranjcar during a lively opening to the quarter-final
Croatia create the best chance so far but Ivica Olic thumps Luka Modric's cross against the crossbar when it seemed easier to score
The 90 minutes end in deadlock and both sides require 30 minutes of extra-time before the prospect of penalties looms
In a remarkable climax Semih Senturk smashes the ball into the Croatian net to force penalties with the last kick of the match
Croatia miss two penalties and Rustu saves the last to earn Turkey an incredible 3-1 penalty win on an extraordinary night in Vienna

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