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Preview SVN-RUS: Showdown in Maribor

Hello all Russia fans. Russia will be playing Slovenia today (in about 30 min) in Maribor. As you all know this is the final hurdle before the World Cup in South Africa next summer.

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I think that Russia have to work hard not to concede a goal as Slovenia have all to play for. Hiddink may use Semshov and Semak as defensive midfielders. I would like to see Pogrebnyak or Sychev lead the front line with Alan Dzagoev and Andrei Arshavin in support. Bystrov is in top shape right now and will be useful down the right wing. In defense, I think that Hiddink should field different fullbacks in order to close Slovenia’s flanks.

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Slovenia will work hard to score a goal in order to progress on away goals. They will likely field an attacking formation to try and break the Russian defense.

My Prediction: SVN 1-1 RUS

I think that this will be a very close and nervous game for both sides. Slovenia will score and Russia will pull one back.

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RUS 2-1 SVN: Slovenia scrap late goal

November 18th, 2009 | By: Nick | Comments Comments(2)

Hello to all Russia fans. As we all saw on Saturday, Slovenia were able to scrap a late goal to give them the valuable away goal. I will just briefly provide my view on the match.
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Russia, in my opinion played well for a home side but could have preserved the two goal lead. I think that the fullbacks Zhirkov and ... [read more]

Preview RUS-SVN: Russia Look to Gain Early Advantage over Slovenia

November 14th, 2009 | By: Nick | Comments Comments(5)

Hello to all Russia fans, this is just a reminder that today Russia will play Slovenia at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow. I will just give a brief opinion on that match up.
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I think Russia go into the game with plenty of confidence and momentum. I think that majority of the squad is in top form now. My only concerns ... [read more]

Russia make it to playoffs and draw with Slovenia

November 2nd, 2009 | By: Nick | Comments Comments(9)

Hello all Russia fans. Sorry about not getting back to you sooner with a post. I will sum up the recent events and share my views and opinions in one entry. As all of you know Russia lost to Germany in Moscow and then drew with Azerbaijan in Baku to qualify for a playoff spot to face Slovenia.
RUS 0-1 GER
The ... [read more]

Preview RUS-GER: Germany siege Moscow

October 10th, 2009 | By: Nick | Comments Comments(2)

Hello all Russia fans. As all of you are aware, Russia will playing Germany tomorrow in Moscow at the Luzhniki Stadium. This game will decide the first and second placements of the group. If Germany wins, they will qualify automatically and force Russia to a playoff. If Russia win, they will solidify first place provided they win against Azerbaijan ... [read more]

WAL 1-3 RUS: Russia Narrow Down Group 4

September 10th, 2009 | By: Nick | Comments Comments(2)

PavlyuchenkoHello to all Russia fans. Yesterday (Sept 9) Russia defeated Wales 3-1 in Cardiff to earn a playoff spot and eliminate the home team. Germany’s 4-0 defeat of Azerbaijan effectively eliminated the visitors as well as Finland and Liechtenstein. This means that Group 4 in the UEFA zone of the 2010 World ... [read more]

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RUS 3-0 LIE: Russia Get on Germany’s Tail

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Pogrebnyak transfers to VfB Stuttgart

RUS-ARG: Russia get ready for Argentina

Zhirkov Transfers to Chelsea

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Zhirkov and Pavlyuchenko to Chelsea?

Pavlyuchenko to Stuttgart?


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