2 corners and a free kick and Pavluchenko headering one close just over the bar. Russia certainly came out firing in the first 10 minutes. Van Nistelroy missed a sitter just inside 30 minutes from a free kick. The ball glanced straight accross the box with an open goal but Van Nistelroy just couldnt get [...]

17 minutes in and Russia definitly have the best if Sweden. They seem to be able to break down the right wing at will and stick a ball across the Swedish goal. Although for the first 20 minutes with numerous chances they seemed to lack that cutting edge finish.
23 Minutes in and im forced to [...]

A much better opening from Russia and Greece, with some fast paced zippy football. High energy all the way. Russia almost go 1-0 down in the first 15 minutes with a fumbling clearance from Igor Semshov that bounces of his head then leg and out for a corner.
Russia start to build up pressure as [...]