Twitter goes berserk as Spain are knocked out of the World Cup
FIFA World Cup 2018 produced yet another nail-biting encounter between Russia and Spain that saw the former prevail over the latter in the penalties.
With only 12 minutes on the clock, Spain opened the scoring courtesy of an own goal from Sergei Ignashevich. The Russian veteran was so busy wrestling with Sergio Ramos that the ball clipped his calf before going straight into the back of the net.
Russia then equalized in the 41th minute with the help of a penalty which was awarded after Gerard Piquรฉ obstructed Aleksandr Samedov's header with a raised hand. Consequently, Artem Dzyuba converted the spot-kick to put Sbornaya level.
As a result, the game was decided on penalties which were won by Russia.
Here's how Twitter reacted to the giant-killing:
"You can release De Gea's family now. He kept his word." pic.twitter.com/4ig9xzMtoL
โ Witty Footy (@Witty_Footy) July 1, 2018
The reaction at the airport in Dallas to Spain missing its final PK and losing to Russia. pic.twitter.com/1KGXr8Hi2T
โ Jason Page (@TheBackPage) July 1, 2018
Incredible #ESPRUS #WorldCup
โ Manish Singh๐จโ๐ฉโ๐ง (@Manish_05Singh) July 1, 2018
BREAKING: Spain lose on penalties. Russian involvement suspected. Spain order an investigation๐๐ pic.twitter.com/1a2q3MdMby
Spain, Argentina + Portugal all out in the space of 24 hours........ ๐ฆ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ pic.twitter.com/S9eKDKHbp8
โ Moriarty.. (@JoeAMoriarty) July 1, 2018
Russia are through to the quarterfinals! Spain go home!
โ FotMob ๐๐ (@FotMob) July 1, 2018
Nothing makes sense at this World Cup. pic.twitter.com/2BS1KsuQnX
Spain doesn't deserve this!!! #ESP pic.twitter.com/mAqc8rGnno
โ Neha (@Nekkote) July 1, 2018
No one talk to me for the rest of the day #ESPRUS pic.twitter.com/kvTBHLQFh3
โ Karyn (@anselmoke) July 1, 2018
#RUS have reached the quarter-finals of the World Cup for the first time since 1970, and first time since the break-up of the Soviet Union.
โ Squawka Football (@Squawka) July 1, 2018
Home advantage counts. ๐ pic.twitter.com/hRrLB1Z8yG
Russians right now pic.twitter.com/G7ORQXRGgo
โ Troll Football (@TrollFootball) July 1, 2018
The main person to blame for this shit-hole performance in the World Cup is Rubiales. 0 self esteem by letting Lopetegui go only a few days before the World Cup started. Had to feed his ego. Stupid decision.
โ SB (@Realmadridplace) July 1, 2018
Mental. 120 mins of dominance from Spain, yet they created next to nothing. Congrats to Russia on such a disciplined performance. #WorldCup18 #ESPRUS
โ Stu Bennett (@StuBennett) July 1, 2018
2014 World Cup champions Germany knocked out by South Korea.
โ Messi World (@MessiWorId) July 1, 2018
2010 World Cup champions Spain knocked out by Russia.
Football, bloody hell. pic.twitter.com/BxUqNELadY
Argentina Out
โ PyroTing ๐ฅ (@AshleyRaksu) July 1, 2018
Germany Out
Portugal Out
Spain Out
Columbia the best team we play till the final.
Itโs Actually Sunny in England
Harry Kane Canโt Stop Scoring
Itโs Coming Home โฝ๏ธ
With Spain out, one of these teams is guaranteed to be in the #WorldCup final:
โ Soccer Memes (@SoccerMemes) July 1, 2018
๐ท๐บ Russia
๐ญ๐ท Croatia
๐ฉ๐ฐ Denmark
๐ธ๐ช Sweden
๐จ๐ญ Switzerland
๐จ๐ด Colombia
๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ England pic.twitter.com/ddo7yFu6PE
#ESPRUS Release the ๐ช๐ธ hostages. pic.twitter.com/6kufTmAXFC
โ kev (@kev_ochieng) July 1, 2018
*Pique does a blatant hand ball to make it 1-1 at half time*
โ Hassan Omran ๐ธ๐ฆ๐ฌ๐ง (@HassanAOmran) July 1, 2018
Putin: โYou can release Shakira nowโ ๐๐#ESPRUS pic.twitter.com/63xpK8oJg5
How to dance like Shakira #ESPRUS pic.twitter.com/rlu1JPMimO
โ J๐ (@_JNews_) July 1, 2018
VAR official for the #ESP vs #RUS game pic.twitter.com/J8q5RceElY
โ Troll Football (@TrollFootball) July 1, 2018
Spain's gameplan:
โ Soccer Memes (@SoccerMemes) July 1, 2018
Step 1. Win possession of the ball
Step 2. Pass sideways/backwards until you lose the ball
Step 3. Repeat pic.twitter.com/AwaSyVW3mh
Iโm excited for the shootout in this game because I think Spain will still try to pass the ball
โ Drew Magary (@drewmagary) July 1, 2018
Spain plays like the guy in FIFA who tries to play like FIFA is real life, but only manages to pointlessly pass the ball around for 90 mins, concedes on a counter attack, loses 1-0, and messages you complaining about how much more possession he had than you.
โ FutEconomist (@FUT_Economist) July 1, 2018
Spain's striker waiting for someone to make a forward pass. #WorldCup pic.twitter.com/vgA8OGXIHu
โ Historical Sport (@HistorySport_) July 1, 2018
I've not enjoyed this Spain performance at all. Found it really boring.
โ Alex Shaw (@AlexShawESPN) July 1, 2018
1000 - Spain are the first team to attempt 1000+ passes in a World Cup game since at least 1966. Style.#ESP #RUS #ESPRUS #WorldCup pic.twitter.com/xAtELSgda9
โ OptaJose (@OptaJose) July 1, 2018
The GIF that sums up #ESPRUS perfectly. pic.twitter.com/bPCofB2LUF
โ James Maasdorp ๐ (@MaasdorpJR) July 1, 2018
When the game is so boring, they're cutting to people eating... #ESPRUS pic.twitter.com/RYnG6h2fue
โ Top 4ce (@Top4ce) July 1, 2018
Remember when Spain intelligently overloaded the half-spaces and played quick 1-2s and throughballs behind the line after lay-offs? Well, they fired the guy responsible for that. #ESPRUS
โ Constantin Eckner (@cc_eckner) July 1, 2018
Russia have putin a performance ๐
โ Mike Sanz (@mikesanz19) July 1, 2018
Penalties means Spain will be forced to shoot.
โ Craig Burley (@CBurleyESPN) July 1, 2018
Hello, you can release De Gea's Family now#ESPRUS pic.twitter.com/JZM15qbJws
โ Not Your X (@Thexzaminer) July 1, 2018
Russiaโs Coach reaction cause that kick save also saved him from Putinโs firing squad ๐#ESPRUS pic.twitter.com/1HwmFZjbZr
โ Armani (@armani_salado) July 1, 2018
De Gea saving penalties like...#ESPRUS pic.twitter.com/XEptBzXtr3
โ Scott Wright (@TellScottWhat) July 1, 2018
I'm just going to leave this here #ESPRUS pic.twitter.com/e8gEJADcWm
โ โ (@_Nizee) July 1, 2018
#ESPRUS you know i m am! pic.twitter.com/fmbNy5yaAz
โ Shad (@maroualle) July 1, 2018