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08.10.2021

Nervy Russia performance sees vital three points

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Russia 1-0 Slovakia
World Cup qualifiers, Group H
Friday 8 October, Ak Bars Arena

Goal: Russia - Skriniar (OG) 24'

Russia kept the pressure on Croatia as Group H edges closer to a last-day winner takes all showdown with a hard-fought win over Slovakia in Kazan. 

Arsen Zakharyan slid a dangerous low ball across the six yard box, and Milan Skriniar could only turn it into his own net. 

Slovakia played their way back into control of proceedings after the break, but despite their pressure Valery Karpin's men couldn't find a way through. 

Russia stay second on 16 points, while Slovakia drop to fourth on nine points. 

Next World Cup qualifiers: Monday 11 October - Slovenia vs Russia; Croatia vs Slovakia


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