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World Cup 2018: Peter Schmeichel goes through rollercoaster of emotions during Denmark loss against Croatia in last-16
The Euros 1992 winner was seen jumping to his feet as his son, Kasper, saved a penalty in extra-time
PETER SCHMEICHEL went through a rollercoaster of emotions as Denmark were knocked out of the World Cup on penalties by Croatia.
The 54-year-old was seen leaping up and down from the stands but could not will the Danes to victory.
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The Euros 1992 winner was most animated when cheering on his son Kasper, who saved saved three penalties during the match - including one against Luka Modric in the final minutes of extra time.
However, the good times soon soured as the game went to a shootout - and Barcelona midfielder Ivan Rakitic's converted a decisive spot-kick which gave Croatia a dramatic 3-2 win.
The shootout was as entertaining as it gets with a combination of great saves by Danijel Subasic and misses by Christian Eriksen, Lasse Schone and Nicolai Jorgensen ending Denmark’s World Cup campaign.
A huge opportunity now awaits for Croatia, who will play hosts Russia in the quarter finals.
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Speaking after the game, Kasper revealed that he was proud of his side's performance.
He said: "It’s a strange feeling - huge disappointment but also enormous pride in our team. Not just the 11 on the pitch, everyone involved with the squad.
"All the work they have put in to help us perform.
"Today, we had the opportunity and we were the better team in second half and extra time.
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"We had no luck and I don’t think the ref liked us much. It’s difficult to accept and to put into words. Many emotions right now.
When asked about saving Modric's first penalty, he added: "I always back myself in any situation.
"I have played a lot of games and today I went my intuition with the penalties.
"Unfortunately it was not enough in the end."
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