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Subasic saves 3 in shootout, Croatia advances at World Cup

NIZHNY NOVGOROD, Russia (AP) - Danijel Subasic saved three penalties, and Croatia's World Cup hopes.

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Subasic saves 3 in shootout, Croatia advances at World Cup

In the second straight shootout of the tournament, the Croats advanced to the quarterfinals with a 3-2 victory over Denmark on penalties following a 1-1 draw on Sunday.

Subasic tipped the first penalty from Denmark midfielder Christian Eriksen onto the post. He then dived to his right to save an attempt from substitute Lasse Schone. Finally, he used his feet to block Nicolai Jorgensen's attempt.