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Russia make it to playoffs and draw with Slovenia

November 2nd, 2009 | By: Nick | 1 Comment »

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 | 3 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 [...]

Pogrebnyak transfers to VfB Stuttgart

August 7th, 2009 | By: Nick | 1 Comment »

Hello all Russia fans. I would just like to share some thought on a piece of news I received a bit late. I just recently heard that Pavel Pogrebnyak has transfered from FC Zenit St. Petersburg to VfB Stuttgart.
I think that this is a major move in his career as he can ply his [...]

RUS-ARG: Russia get ready for Argentina

July 31st, 2009 | By: Nick | 1 Comment »

Hello to all Russia fans. Sorry about the lengthy absence. As all of you know Russia will be taking on Argentina at the Lokomitiv Stadium in Moscow on August 12. The squad was announced a few days ago and I would just like to share a few thoughts.
I think Guus Hiddink choose a very usual [...]

Zhirkov Transfers to Chelsea

July 6th, 2009 | By: Nick | No Comments »

Hello to all Russia fans. There is big news in the Russian transfer market. Yuri Zhirkov has completed his transfer today (6 July) from CSKA Moskva to Chelsea FC.
This is obviously a monumental move in his career. Zhirkov is a very valuable addition to Chelsea but I am afraid he may sit on the bench [...]


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