Russia Set Newest Worldcup Record With 4th Substitutions

Russia made a bit of history during their round of 16 clash with Spain by becoming the first nation to bring on a fourth substitue in a World Cup match.

The host nation held firm through 90 minutes against Spain.

Sergei Ignashevich's own goal pushed the Spanish in front early on, but Artem Dzyuba converted a penalty to pull the host nation back level.

Russia stayed level from then on, pushing the 2010 World Cup champions to a 1-1 draw through regular time while making all three permitted changes.

But the 2018 World Cup, for the first time in history, has made an allowance for a fourth substitute for teams in extra time, and Russia became the first side to make use of the rule when Aleksandr Yerokhin was brought on in the 97th minute.