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Preview SVN-RUS: Showdown in Maribor

November 18th, 2009 | By: Nick | 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 [...]

RUS 2-1 SVN: Slovenia scrap late goal

November 18th, 2009 | By: Nick | 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 [...]

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

November 14th, 2009 | By: Nick | 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 [...]

Russia make it to playoffs and draw with Slovenia

November 2nd, 2009 | By: Nick | 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 [...]

Preview RUS-GER: Germany siege Moscow

October 10th, 2009 | By: Nick | 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 [...]

WAL 1-3 RUS: Russia Narrow Down Group 4

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

Hello 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 Cup qualifiers is [...]

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

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

Hello 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. For Russia, this is all about overtaking Germany. [...]

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

September 8th, 2009 | By: Nick | 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 [...]

Bilyletdinov transfers to Everton

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

Hello 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 with signing at least one Russian player this [...]

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

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

Hello 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 go into this game having won [...]


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