Russia Lithuania Friendly RUS 4-1 LTU

Hi all, I just wanted to share my thoughts on Russia’s 4-1 victory over Lithuania.

First of all I thought this was a pretty decent performace for Russia especially for Pavlyuchenko and Sychev. Both strikers are critical to be in form as Pogrebnyak is doubt for Russia. I was happy to see the new players play such as Renat Yanbaev and Roman Adamov. Russia did however go behind in the first half and turned it around in the second half with goals from Arshavin, Pavlyuchenko, Zyrianov, and Bystrov. I do have to point out that Russia’s defense looked a bit leaky as Lithuania had several dangerous oppurtunities. Mistakes from Ignashevich and Yanbaev could have proven costly.

Overall however I think Russia did well and will certainly be a force against Spain on Tuesday.

Here are clips of the game.
RUS 4-1 LTU