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13/06/2054, Kathmandu Fields, Kathmandu, Nepal, Live on National TV
World Cup G1

Russia Vs France

Russia play in a 4-4-2 Diamond formation, and line up with: I Polansky (GK) , B Bardin (CB) , F Prokofyev (CB) , A Zalesky (RB) , B Obmochaev (LB) , S Poleski (CDM) , D Etush (CAM) , K Banasik (RM) , B Polyansky (LM) , M Zelensky (ST) , G Chagin (ST) And the subs are: L Romanowski (CB) , V Pac (CB) , G Frolova (CM) , F Chikalkin (CM) , D Cherkasov (ST)

France play in a 4-4-2 Diamond formation, and line up with: A Albert (GK) , D Bonaly (CB) , J de France (CB) , D Nolle (RB) , G de Balzac (LB) , R Nishtar (CDM) , J Vartan (CAM) , M Halimi (RM) , G Gabriel (LM) , R Housel (ST) , G Gayet (ST) And the subs are: R Adore (CB) , C Badache (CB) , D Bayne (CM) , R Houlette (CM) , M Bouchez (ST)

Welcome to Kathmandu Fields in Kathmandu, Nepal where Russia will face France.  This is a group stage match in the World Cup.  The attendance is 23000.

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

7' - Dimi Etush passes to Boris Polyansky.  Boris Polyansky passes the ball to Boris Bardin.  Boris Bardin passes a long ball to Kir Banasik.  Kir Banasik plays a short pass to Mikhail Zelensky.  Mikhail Zelensky tries to hit a long range shot...and Mikhail Zelensky scores!  That's a lovely goal from the Russia player!  The ball flew past the helpless goalkeeper!

7' - France kick the ball off for the restart.  

17' - Sergey Poleski plays a long pass to Boris Bardin.  Boris Bardin passes a long ball to Fadei Prokofyev.  Rashid Nishtar tackles Fadei Prokofyev and takes the ball.  Rashid Nishtar sees Gaston Gayet making a run.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Gaston Gayet is able to control the ball.  Gaston Gayet attempts to shoot the ball into the top of the net...but Ivan Polansky deflects the shot out of play.  The linesman flags for a corner for  France.  Javier Vartan gets ready to take the corner.  He curves the ball into the box, finding Montrell Halimi.  Montrell Halimi powers a header towards goal...but the keeper dives and manages to stop the shot!  

22' - Ivan Polansky plays a long pass to Mikhail Zelensky.  Mikhail Zelensky attempts to beat Didier Nolle using his skills, and manages to dribble past his opponent!  

23' - Mikhail Zelensky sees a run from Sergey Poleski.  He attempts to play him through with a quick ball, and Sergey Poleski runs on to the ball.  Sergey Poleski looks to slide the ball past the keeper...but its wide!

25' - Albain Albert spots a run from Reinald Housel.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, but the linesman signals for offside!  

27' - Kir Banasik passes the ball to Arseni Zalesky.  With a turn of pace, Arseni Zalesky beats Gerald Gabriel.  

30' - Arseni Zalesky plays the ball to Boris Bardin.  Geron de Balzac tackles Boris Bardin and gains possession for his team.  Geron de Balzac sees a run from Gaston Gayet.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, but Gaston Gayet has strayed offside!  

34' - Javier Vartan chips a long ball to Jemond de France.  Jemond de France spots a run from Gaston Gayet.  He attempts to release him with a throughball, and Gaston Gayet takes the ball.  Gaston Gayet tries to strike the ball into the corner of the net...and Gaston Gayet scores!  That's a good goal from the France player!  The ball flew past the helpless goalkeeper!

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

38' - Rashid Nishtar sees a run from Reinald Housel.  He attempts a long ball over the top, but Reinald Housel is caught offside!  

40' - Kir Banasik finds Fadei Prokofyev with a long pass.  Fadei Prokofyev sees a run from Dimi Etush.  He tries to release him with a long throughball, and Dimi Etush takes the ball.  Dimi Etush tries to slide the ball past the keeper...and Dimi Etush scores!  That's a lovely goal from the Russia player!  The keeper had no chance!

41' - France kick the ball off for the restart.  

43' - Javier Vartan slides the ball to Didier Nolle.  Didier Nolle slides the ball to Rashid Nishtar.  Rashid Nishtar sees a run from Gaston Gayet.  He attempts a long throughball to his teammate, and Gaston Gayet takes the ball.  Gaston Gayet reaches the byline and attempts a cutback, but the keeper, Ivan Polansky, manages to get to the ball first!  

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

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

48' - Jemond de France passes to Javier Vartan.  Javier Vartan passes the ball to Rashid Nishtar.  Kir Banasik dispossesses Rashid Nishtar and takes possession.  Kir Banasik takes the ball past Geron de Balzac with a turn of pace.  

52' - Kir Banasik attempts to strike a long range shot into the top of the net...but the ball hits the post!  Sergey Poleski is first to the loose ball...Sergey Poleski tries to hit the ball past the keeper...but its wide!

54' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Montrell Halimi will come off.  Rush Houlette joins the game from the bench.  

58' - Gerald Gabriel tackles Fadei Prokofyev and takes the ball.  France attempt a quick counter attack.  Gerald Gabriel attempts a shot from distance...but the keeper manages to parry the shot!  Dimi Etush gets to the ball first and clears.

62' - Rashid Nishtar sees a run from Gerald Gabriel.  He attempts to dink the ball to send his teammate through, and Gerald Gabriel is able to take the ball.  Gerald Gabriel looks to strike the ball into the corner of the net...but the shot is tipped around the post by Ivan Polansky!  The linesman signals its a corner for France.  Rush Houlette places the ball to take the corner.  He hits the ball into the box, and manages to find Javier Vartan.  Javier Vartan flicks a header towards the top corner...but the keeper manages to stop the shot!  

62' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Gerald Gabriel is going to be taken off.  Dax Bayne joins the game from the bench.  

64' - Ivan Polansky finds Fadei Prokofyev with a long pass.  Geron de Balzac dispossesses Fadei Prokofyev and gains possession for his team.  Boris Polyansky dispossesses Geron de Balzac and the ball goes loose.  Russia try to launch a counter attack.  Boris Polyansky takes a shot from distance...and Boris Polyansky scores!  That's a nice goal from the Russia player!  The ball rebounded in off the post!

65' - France kick the ball off for the restart.  

70' - Kir Banasik finds Fadei Prokofyev with a long pass.  Fadei Prokofyev crosses the ball into the box, but Didier Nolle intercepts and takes possession.  

73' - Didier Nolle finds Javier Vartan with a long ball.  Javier Vartan sees Rush Houlette making a run.  He tries to release him with a throughball, but the linesman signals for offside!  

76' - Kir Banasik passes to Dimi Etush.  Javier Vartan tackles Dimi Etush and takes the ball.  Javier Vartan spots a run from Reinald Housel.  He attempts to play him through with a quick ball, and Reinald Housel is able to take the ball.  Reinald Housel fires a shot, aiming for the corner of the net...but the keeper manages to parry the shot!  Borya Obmochaev gets to the ball first and clears.

78' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Boris Bardin is going to be taken off.  Lazar Romanowski is brought on from the bench.  

79' - There is going to be a subsitution.  It looks like Donatien Bonaly is going to be taken off.  Ray Adore is brought on from the bench.  

80' - There is going to be a subsitution.  Georgiy Chagin will come off.  Daniil Cherkasov joins the game from the bench.  

90' - Daniil Cherkasov dispossesses Jemond de France and gains possession for his team.  Russia attempt to counter.  Daniil Cherkasov passes to Mikhail Zelensky.  Mikhail Zelensky passes to Boris Polyansky.  Boris Polyansky plays a short pass to Daniil Cherkasov.  Ray Adore successfully tackles Daniil Cherkasov and the ball goes loose.  Javier Vartan uses his pace to beat Dimi Etush.  

91' - Javier Vartan sees a run from Reinald Housel.  He tries to release him with a long ball over the top, and Reinald Housel takes the ball.  Reinald Housel looks to hit the ball past the keeper...but Ivan Polansky manages to stop the shot!  

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



The match has ended Russia 3 - 1 France.