International Friendlies
Russia – Nigeria match report
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Russia and Nigeria shared the points in a 3-3 draw in the International Friendlies. It was 2-1 at half-time. The top ScoreMondo rating of the match went to Russia's Matvey Kislyak: 7.7.
How the match unfolded
Nigeria took the lead in the 10th minute through Kelechi Iheanacho, set up by Abdullahi Bewene. Lechii Sadulaev equalised for Russia at 1-1 after 30 minutes, set up by Matvey Kislyak. Matvey Kislyak turned the game around for Russia at 2-1 after 45 minutes. Half-time: 2-1, Russia in front.
Russia extended their lead to 3-1 in the 54th minute through Alexey Miranchuk, set up by Aleksandr Sobolev. Nigeria pulled one back to make it 3-2 on 78 minutes thanks to Osayande Peter Edokpolor. Late on, in the 90th minute, Nigeria drew level at 3-3.
Match statistics
Corners finished 7-5. The referee showed 4 yellow cards, 2 to Russia and 2 to Nigeria. Dangerous attacks: 53 for Russia, 22 for Nigeria.
The bigger picture
Russia are now unbeaten in 6 matches.
What’s next
Next up for Russia: away at Uzbekistan on Thursday 12 November. Nigeria's next match is at home against Tanzania on 13 November.
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