Hosts Russia beat Spain 4-3 on penalties on Sunday (Jul 1) to advance to the World Cup quarter-finals where they will face either Denmark or Croatia. Spain’s Sergio Ramos (left) and Diego Costa (right) celebrates after Russia’s Sergei Ignashevich scored an own goal and the first goal for Spain. (Photo source: REUTERS/Carl Recine) Russia keeper Igor Akinfeev saved Koke’s and Iago Aspas’ spot kicks in their first ever penalty shootout to send the hosts through following a 1-1 draw over 120 minutes. Spain, who have never beaten a host at World Cups or Euros, went ahead after 12 minutes when 38-year-old Sergei Ignashevich bundled into Spain captain Sergio Ramos at the far post, knocking a free kick in with his heel for the 10th own goal of the tournament. The 2010 world champions controlled the game with their slick passing but did little more, failing to create another scoring chance in the first half. Russia looked equally toothless up front, with Aleksandr Golovin’s curled effort their only noteworthy opportunity until Gerard Pique’s handball gave them a chance to level with a penalty in the 42nd minute. Forward Artem Dzyuba buried it for his third goal of the tournament, sending Spain…