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Preview SVN-RUS: Showdown in Maribor

By: Nick | November 18th, 2009 | 2 Comments »

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

By: Nick | November 18th, 2009 | No Comments »

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]


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

By: Nick | November 14th, 2009 | 2 Comments »

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]


Russia make it to playoffs and draw with Slovenia

By: Nick | November 2nd, 2009 | 5 Comments »

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]


Preview RUS-GER: Germany siege Moscow

By: Nick | October 10th, 2009 | 2 Comments »

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]


WAL 1-3 RUS: Russia Narrow Down Group 4

By: Nick | September 10th, 2009 | 2 Comments »

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]


Preview WAL-RUS: The Red Machine Looks to Extinguish the Dragons

By: Nick | September 8th, 2009 | 2 Comments »

pavlyuchenko celebrating after scoring for russiaHello to all Russia fans. As you are all aware that Wales and Russia face off in a crucial qualifier for both teams. For the home side, only a victory at the Millennium Stadium in Cardiff will keep them in contention for a ticket to South Africa. ... [read]


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

By: Nick | September 8th, 2009 | 5 Comments »

Hello all Russia fans. I know I’m late but I will just get a few words out about last saturdays game. As you all know Russia defeated Liechtenstein at the Petrovsky Stadium in St. Petersburg last Saturday. In a short sentence Russia basically tore Liechtenstein apart.
In my opinion this was a dress rehearsal for the crucial qualifier against Wales in ... [read]


Bilyletdinov transfers to Everton

By: Nick | August 25th, 2009 | No Comments »

Dinyar Bilyaletdinov playing for Lokomotiv MoskvaHello to all Russia fans. I apologize about the absence, I missed the Russia Argentina friendly and could not write a post game entry. But, I would like to share my thoughts about the recent transfer of Dinyar Bilyaletdinov from Lokomotiv Moskva to Everton.
Everton have been linked ... [read]


Preview RUS-ARG: Russia take on Maradona’s Men

By: Nick | August 12th, 2009 | 1 Comment »

russian fans showing supportHello to all Russia fans. As you all know Russia and Argentina play in Moscow at the Lokomitiv Stadium this afternoon. I think the game will be exciting and a good preparation for both teams as they head into the home stretch of their 2010 qualification campaigns. Russia certainly ... [read]


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