Rakitic returned the favor moments later with Rustu left scrambling as Olic's header looped wide.

CNN: Turkey shock Croatia in penalty drama

Rustu was again called into action as Modric crossed for Olic, but it was the last significant action in regulation play.

CNN: Turkey shock Croatia in penalty drama

Croatia looked the more menacing and 35-year-old Turkish keeper Rustu had to be sharp to get ahead of Olic from a cross by the ever dangerous Rakitic.

CNN: Turkey shock Croatia in penalty drama

Then came the late goal drama with Rustu at fault as he unnecessarily dashed from his line allowing Modric to cross for Klasnic to head home neatly.

CNN: Turkey shock Croatia in penalty drama

Podolski then wasted a good chance for Germany when he was put clean through by Thomas Hitzlsperger, only for the Bayern Munich striker to blaze over with just Rustu to beat.

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The second half was barely five minutes old when Olic came close again as he headed over Rustu and after sloppy defending had a second chance which was hacked off the line.

CNN: Turkey shock Croatia in penalty drama

They had long periods of possession but, despite two good efforts from Gabriel Obertan, the hosts only came really close to equalising in stoppage time when they had a penalty shout before veteran Besiktas keeper Rustu made two superb saves.

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