Russian Federation Minister of Foreign Affairs Sergei Lavrov expressed his dissatisfaction with Serbian defender Milan Gajic receiving a red card in the first match between the Russian and Serbian national teams. His words lead the way “Sports Express”.
“They shouldn’t have removed it,” Lavrov said.
In the 21st minute, Gaich, who was playing for CSKA Moscow, received a red card for fouling Daniil Khlusevich, who was face to face with the goalkeeper. Serbia were awarded a penalty, converted by Anton Miranchuk. 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 was named Date of the friendly match between the national teams of Russia and Belarus.