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22/01/2031, Luzhniki Stadium, Moscow, Russia, Live on National TV
Euro Cup Qual, G3
Russia Vs Wales

Russia play in a 4-4-2 Diamond formation, and line up with: V Lazko (GK) , I Bryzgalov (CB) , Z Stankevich (CB) , F Deputatov (RB) , A Vorontsevich (LB) , T Babin (CDM) , L Khryapa (CAM) , A Belov (RM) , K Gritsun (LM) , K Grankin (ST) , E Alipov (ST) And the subs are: F Polyansky (CB) , L Lukashin (CB) , F Shirikov (CM) , A Kerzhakov (CM) , D Chervyakov (ST)

Wales play in a 5-4-1 formation, and line up with: H Banks (GK) , A Maddox (CB) , M Vaughn (CB) , T Burton (CB) , S Banks (RB) , G McCalmon (LB) , J Cooper (CDM) , D Ebiede (CAM) , F Hearn (RM) , G East (LM) , H Curvis (ST) And the subs are: G Banks (CB) , C Devlin (CB) , E Rees (CM) , G Perry (CM) , G Baker (ST)
Welcome to Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow, Russia where Russia will face Wales.  This is a group stage match of the Euro Cup Qual.  The attendance is 57284.

1' - Russia kick the ball off for the start of the game.  

3' - Andrii Vorontsevich slides the ball to Fedya Deputatov.  Fedya Deputatov finds Igor Bryzgalov with a short pass.  Igor Bryzgalov sees Evgeny Alipov making a run.  He attempts a long ball over the top, but the linesman signals for offside!  

9' - Gyn McCalmon finds Mark Vaughn with a short pass.  Mark Vaughn passes a long ball to Tim Burton.  Tim Burton plays a short pass to Johnny Cooper.  Johnny Cooper slides the ball to Des Ebiede.  Des Ebiede spots a run from Hugh Curvis.  He attempts to release him with a throughball, but Hugh Curvis has strayed offside!  

11' - Andrii Vorontsevich chips a long ball to Toma Babin.  Toma Babin attempts to shoot from distance into the corner of the net...and Toma Babin scores!  That's a fine goal from the Russia player!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but couldn't stop the shot!

11' - Wales kick the ball off for the restart.  

14' - Johnny Cooper passes to Des Ebiede.  Des Ebiede finds Alun Maddox with a short pass.  Alun Maddox finds Gary East with a long pass.  Gary East attempts to outskill Luka Khryapa, but is then fouled.  That will be a freekick for Wales.  

15' - Hugh Curvis stands over the ball, preparing to take the freekick.  He floats the ball into the box, but Vasili Lazko manages to catch the ball.  

18' - Vasili Lazko plays a long pass to Zernebog Stankevich.  Zernebog Stankevich sees Kolya Grankin making a run.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Kolya Grankin is able to take the ball.  Kolya Grankin attempts a shot, aiming for the corner of the net...and its in! It's a lovely goal from Kolya Grankin for Russia!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but couldn't stop the shot!

18' - Wales kick the ball off for the restart.  

21' - Gyn McCalmon finds Tim Burton with a short pass.  Tim Burton passes the ball to Mark Vaughn.  Mark Vaughn slides the ball to Steve Banks.  Steve Banks sees Gary East making a run.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but Gary East has strayed offside!  

28' - Zernebog Stankevich sees Kolya Gritsun making a run.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and Kolya Gritsun is able to control the ball.  Kolya Gritsun tries to strike the ball into the top of the net...but the shot hits the upright!  Kolya Gritsun pounces on the loose ball...Kolya Gritsun looks to shoot the ball into the top of the net...and Kolya Gritsun scores!  That's a great goal from the Russia player!  The ball went in off the underside of the crossbar!

29' - Wales kick the ball off for the restart.  

33' - Johnny Cooper tackles Igor Bryzgalov and the ball goes loose.  Fedya Deputatov sees Aleksei Belov making a run.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but Aleksei Belov has strayed offside!  

37' - Gyn McCalmon finds Johnny Cooper with a long pass.  Igor Bryzgalov successfully tackles Johnny Cooper and the ball goes loose.  Kolya Gritsun finds Andrii Vorontsevich with a long pass.  Andrii Vorontsevich slides the ball to Luka Khryapa.  Luka Khryapa sees Kolya Gritsun making a run.  He tries to split the defence with a throughball, but the linesman raises his flag for offside!  

40' - Gyn McCalmon finds Steve Banks with a long pass.  Steve Banks plays the ball to Hugh Curvis.  Hugh Curvis spots a run from Gary East.  He attempts to play him through with a quick ball, but the linesman signals for offside!  

43' - Andrii Vorontsevich passes a long ball to Zernebog Stankevich.  Zernebog Stankevich spots a run from Aleksei Belov.  He attempts a quick throughball, but Aleksei Belov has strayed offside!  

45' - The referee blows the whistle for half time. 

45' - Wales kick the ball off for the restart.  

49' - Steve Banks plays a short pass to Alun Maddox.  Alun Maddox passes the ball to Fred Hearn.  Fred Hearn spots a run from Gary East.  He attempts a long ball over the top, and Gary East is able to control the ball.  Gary East attempts to hit the ball past the keeper...but the ball flies wide of the post!

50' - Vasili Lazko uses his pace to beat Gary East.  

54' - Vasili Lazko finds Fedya Deputatov with a short pass.  Fedya Deputatov plays a long ball to Toma Babin.  Toma Babin passes to Kolya Grankin.  Kolya Grankin spots a run from Luka Khryapa.  He attempts to play him through with a quick ball, but the linesman signals for offside!  

57' - Gyn McCalmon passes a long ball to Mark Vaughn.  Mark Vaughn plays a short pass to Johnny Cooper.  Johnny Cooper spots a run from Gary East.  He attempts to release him with a throughball, but the linesman signals for offside!  

62' - Toma Babin successfully tackles Mark Vaughn and takes possession.  Russia launch a counter attack.  Toma Babin passes the ball to Evgeny Alipov.  Evgeny Alipov sees a run from Kolya Gritsun.  He tries to release him with a throughball, and Kolya Gritsun is able to control the ball.  Kolya Gritsun takes a shot, aiming for the corner of the net...and Kolya Gritsun scores!  That's a lovely goal from the Russia player!  The keeper got a hand to the ball but couldn't stop the shot!

63' - Wales kick the ball off for the restart.  

66' - Fred Hearn slides the ball to Tim Burton.  Tim Burton passes to Alun Maddox.  Alun Maddox plays a short pass to Steve Banks.  Steve Banks attempts to speed past Luka Khryapa, but is brought down.    The referee has no hesitation in showing Luka Khryapa the yellow card. That will be a freekick for Wales.  

71' - Luka Khryapa hits the ball long to Igor Bryzgalov.  Mark Vaughn dispossesses Igor Bryzgalov and takes possession.  Toma Babin successfully tackles Mark Vaughn and takes the ball.  Russia launch a counter attack.  Toma Babin attempts to outskill Steve Banks, and manages to skip past his opponent!  

71' - Toma Babin strikes the ball from outside the area, aiming for the corner of the net...but Hugh Banks manages to stop the shot!  

72' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Igor Bryzgalov is going to be taken off.  Fedar Polyansky is brought on from the bench.  

73' - Tim Burton curls in a cross, but opposing player Zernebog Stankevich takes possession.  

75' - Gary East successfully tackles Zernebog Stankevich and gains possession for his team.  Gary East looks to shoot from distance into the corner of the net...and Gary East scores!  That's a lovely goal from the Wales player!  The diving keeper couldn't get near the ball!

75' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Aleksei Belov is going to be taken off.  Fedar Shirikov is brought on from the bench.  

75' - Russia kick the ball off for the restart.  

76' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Fedya Deputatov will come off.  Lazar Lukashin is going to be brought on.  

78' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Alun Maddox is going to be taken off.  Geoff Banks joins the game from the bench.  

81' - Geoff Banks spots a run from Hugh Curvis.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Hugh Curvis is able to control the ball.  Hugh Curvis attempts to chip over the advancing Vasili Lazko...and its in! It's a brilliant goal from Hugh Curvis for Wales!  The keeper had no chance!

81' - Russia kick the ball off for the restart.  

82' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Steve Banks is going to be taken off.  Ceri Devlin is going to be brought on.  

87' - Kolya Grankin looks to shoot from distance into the corner of the net...but the shot is saved by Hugh Banks!  

91' - Hugh Banks plays a long pass to Ceri Devlin.  Ceri Devlin slides the ball to Fred Hearn.  Fred Hearn passes to Hugh Curvis.  Hugh Curvis curls in a cross, finding Johnny Cooper.  Johnny Cooper attempts to hit the ball past the keeper...but the ball flies wide of the post!

91' - The referee blows the whistle for full time. 



The match has ended Russia 4 - 2 Wales.