Croatia 1-1 Denmark: 5 Talking Points as Croatia win 3-2 on penalties, World Cup 2018

Croatia will now face Russia in the Quarter-finals
Croatia will now face Russia in the Quarter-finals

#3 Kasper Schmeichel lives up to the legacy

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Schmeichel was arguably the best performer on the night
Schmeichel was arguably the best performer on the night

Kasper Schmeichel produced one of his best performances in his national team colours against Croatia and was undoubtedly the best performer on the pitch. Peter Schmeichel, former Manchester United and Denmark legend, who was in attendance at Nizhny Novgorod on the night would have been proud of his son's performance that almost guided Denmark to the last eight of the competition.

The 31-year-old more than held his own against Croatia on the night to keep Denmark's hopes alive right until their last spot-kick of the penalty shootout. However, the fact that he made three penalty saves, including the one from Luka Modric in extra time, speaks volumes about his temperament and maturity as a goal-keeper, just like his father in his prime.

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