Spain paid the penalty for their inability to break down resolute Russia in Moscow, as they were dumped out of the World Cup finals at the second round stage.

Igor Akinfeev, widely derided whenever the Champions League comes around, made two stops to deny Koke and Iago Aspas, to put the hosts into the quarter-finals.

The sides had traded first half goals, Sergei Ignashevich putting into his own net before Artem Dzyuba levelled from the spot.
Spain started well, dictating possession and dominating the game.

When the opening goal arrived, via the heel of Sergei Ignashevich as he attempted to wrestle Sergio Ramos to the floor at a set piece, it looked like the start of a very long afternoon for the hosts.

Which, of course, it was.But while Spain continued to pass and pass and pass some more, the Russians stood their ground and didn't allow themselves to be picked apart. They offered little space in behind or between the lines, remaining compact, and ensuring Spain struggled to get into the penalty area.

Spain were achieving over 70 per cent possession, but it was Russia who looked more likely to net. Aleksandr Golovin dared to break and fired just wide of David de Gea's goal, and they outshot the 2010 winners 3-0 before the 40th minute, despite Spain's lead.