The Russian team took the lead with the goal of Anton Miranchuk in the friendly match against the Serbian national team.
In the 21st minute, Serbian defender Milan Gajic, who plays for CSKA Moscow, received a red card for fouling Daniil Khlusevich, who was face to face with the goalkeeper. Serbia were awarded a penalty, which Miranchuk converted.
In the 32nd minute, the Russian team increased the score, Maxim Osipenko scored the goal.
The match is played at the VTB Arena stadium in Moscow. “socialbites.ca” manages a text online broadcast match.
On March 25, Valery Karpin’s team will play against the Paraguayan team. The match will also be played in Moscow.
In the spring of 2022, the International Federation of Football Associations (FIFA) and the Union of European Football Associations (UEFA) decided to suspend the participation of the Russian national team and all Russian clubs in all competitions controlled by these organizations. Since then the national team has played only friendly matches. In 2023, the Russian team played six such matches.
Previously former Spartak player saidIn this case, Karpin will leave the Russian national team.