The defender was on target as Zlatko Dalic's men defeated hosts Russia on penalties to set up a semi-final tie with England
Croatia defender Domagoj Vida has revealed Ivan Rakitic played a key role in him scoring a crucial penalty during his side's World Cup quarter-final victory over Russia.
Zlatko Dalic's men defeated tournament hosts Russia 4-3 on penalties after a topsy-turvy 2-2 stalemate in Sochi on Saturday.
Vida, 29, headed Croatia in front in extra time, only for his effort to be cancelled out by Russia's Mario Fernandes in the dying embers of a thrilling encounter.