World Cup qual - Russia outclass Finns in Helsinki

Eurosport - Wed, 10 Jun 20:14:00 2009

Russia thumped Finland 3-0 in their World Cup qualifier in Helsinki, closing the gap on Group Four leaders Germany and damaging Finnish hopes of reaching the finals in South Africa.

FOOTBALL Russia's Alexander Kerzhakov celebrates after scoring during the World Cup 2010 qualifying football match at the Olympic Stadium in Helsinki. Kerzhakov struck twice as Russia won 3-0. - 0

Goals by Alexander Kerzhakov (pictured) in the 26th and 53rd minutes and Konstantin Zyryanov in the 71st secured the visiting side's victory and Finland rarely threatened Russia goalkeeper Igor Akinfeyev.

Russia have 15 points from six matches, one behind Germany and five ahead of Finland.

Finland have notched up only one win in 20 matches against either Russia or the Soviet Union, in at the 1912 Stockholm Olympics when Finland was still part of the Russian empire.

Reuters

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  1. Give us more information about this match. Russia -­ 9-th position on FIFA ranking, and they deserve­ greater.

    From rj_level, on Thu 11 Jun 4:56AM

  2. Wannn know more 18 only H-o-T gi-rls, just join the­ club T all connect co m where you can find more­ fun.....

    From katelee256, on Thu 11 Jun 4:35AM

  3. what a lousy report, eurosport at its best actually

    From Creaven91, on Thu 11 Jun 3:21AM

  4. *Akinfeyev

    From elly, on Thu 11 Jun 2:02AM

  5. Igor Akinfeev not Akingeyev :D

    Anyways DOVAI ROSSIYA!

    From elly, on Thu 11 Jun 2:02AM
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