Twitterati Laud Russia’s Performance in WC After Quarters Exit

Even though Russia are knocked out of the World Cup, Twitterati lauded the team’s performance during the tournament.

Although Russia made it further at this year's World Cup than most anyone expected, it was Croatia that advanced to the semi-finals with a 4-3 shootout victory on Saturday following a 2-2 draw at extra time.

The overachieving hosts, the lowest ranked team in the tournament at Number 70, were trying to make it to the World Cup semi-finals for the first time since the Soviet Union finished fourth at the 1966 tournament in England.

I left everything on the field and unfortunately we were unlucky. We gave everything we could.

Roman Zobnin, Midfielder, Russia

The Croats hadn't advanced this far at the World Cup since 1998, when the country made their first appearance. Croatia will next play England in the semi-finals on Wednesday in Moscow. The English team defeated Sweden 2-0 on Saturday.

Even though Russia were knocked out of the tournament, Twitterati lauded the team’s performance during the World Cup.

Putin congratulating the Russia head coach after a great run in the World Cup pic.twitter.com/sbLgsSYqnJ

— Shooter McGavin (@ShooterMcGavin_) July 7, 2018

I can't get enough of these.
Russia is out but PUTIN is still winning 😂😂😂 #RUSCRO #WorldCup pic.twitter.com/e064Wah13i

— amy (@amyampaire) July 7, 2018

Russia is out of the #WorldCup

That’s it... Crimea river, Putin. pic.twitter.com/mVPwEdp8fG

— The Hoarse Whisperer (@HoarseWisperer) July 7, 2018

In fairness to Russia, winning a US election and a World Cup is a lot to ask in such a short period of time.

— Rob Tychkowski (@Rob_Tychkowski) July 7, 2018

The Russians at this World Cup showed :

Tenacity
Resilience
Fighting Spirit
Doggedness
Determination
Focus

And above all, you have been a Great Host..

So sad you lost out tonight...

Thank you Russia !!#RUSCRO

— KNOXPETE (@KnoxTainment) July 7, 2018

putin: i heard y'all lost the world cup
russia players: pic.twitter.com/boT0vnJ8Za

— bëa 🇭🇷 (@jiusiyeon) July 7, 2018

Russia... If you're listening... You can be proud of how far you progressed, and even prouder of hosting a GREAT World Cup#RUSCRO

— Dave Mclean (@DaveMcleanComms) July 7, 2018

Russia absolutely rocked the World Cup. They should be very proud.

— Tom Warren (@tomwarren) July 7, 2018

#RussiaVsCroatia what a game🎇🎇🎇 ....NEITHER team deserved to lose here.The first game today was like watching football in slow-motion compared to this.... #Russia got better with every minute in their World Cup but it`s congratulations to #Croatia 🇭🇷👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

— Ray Hudson (@RayHudson) July 7, 2018

I can’t believe that the script writers who’ve made this such an amazing World Cup won’t have Russia meeting England

— Tom Holland (@holland_tom) July 7, 2018

Many thanks to the Russian national team for their performance in this Russia-hosted World Cup pic.twitter.com/EGQbePolWf

— Dmitry Medvedev (@MedvedevRussiaE) July 7, 2018

(With inputs from AP)