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Russia win in first home game since invasion

Russia played their first match on home soil since November 2021 after being barred from global competitions over Moscow's invasion of Ukraine.
Oct 12, 2023, 10:20 am - Reuters

Match Timeline

Russia
Iraq
  • KO
  • 45
  • HT
  • 45
  • 50
  • 56
  • 58
  • 66
  • 67
  • 67
  • 71
  • 74
  • 74
  • 80
  • 81
  • 90+2
  • 90+3
  • FT

Match Commentary

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Match ends, Russia 2, Iraq 0.
90'+4'
Second Half ends, Russia 2, Iraq 0.
90'+4'
Attempt saved. Konstantin Tyukavin (Russia) header from the centre of the box is saved in the top centre of the goal. Assisted by Anton Miranchuk with a cross.
Match Stats
RUSIRQ
Possession
67.9%
32.167.9
32.1%
Shots on Goal
10
3
Shot Attempts
22
12
Yellow Cards
1
2
Corner Kicks
11
2
Saves
2
8