Commentary:
90+7' Aleksey Miranchuk from Russia is a contender for Man of the Match after a great performance today
90+7' Russia with a deserved victory after a fine display
90+7' That's it! The referee blows the final whistle
90+7' Ball possession: Finland: 44%, Russia: 56%.
90+7' Dmitri Barinov comes back onto the field.
90+7' Finland take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
90+7' The game is restarted.
90+6' Dmitri Barinov is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
90+6' Dmitri Barinov is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
90+5' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
90+5' Finland plays a short goal kick.
90+5' That's a great ball by Rifat Zhemaletdinov from Russia. He directs the ball behind the defence, but the chance eventually goes begging
90+5' Ball possession: Finland: 41%, Russia: 59%.
90+4' Joni Kauko from Finland directs the ball behind the defence, but the keeper reads the play well and comes to claim it
90+4' Finland are trying to create something here.
90+4' Finland plays a short goal kick.
90+3' How did he miss that? Rifat Zhemaletdinov has a wonderful chance to score but somehow manages to miss the target!
90+3' Aleksandr Sobolev puts in a cross...
90+3' Great skill from Rifat Zhemaletdinov as he dribbles past his opponents
90+3' Russia take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
90+3' Daniel O'Shaughnessy relieves the pressure with a clearance
90+2' Daler Kuzyaev from Russia directs a ball squarely in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
90+2' Russia are trying to create something here.
90+2' Aleksandr Sobolev comes back onto the field.
90+1' The fourth official shows there are 5 minute(s) of time to be added.
90+1' The game is restarted.
90+1' Aleksandr Sobolev from Russia is leaving the pitch because his nose is bleeding.
90' Ball possession: Finland: 41%, Russia: 59%.
90' Aleksandr Sobolev is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
90' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
90' Yellow card for Daniel O'Shaughnessy.
90' Daniel O'Shaughnessy from Finland commits a foul by elbowing Aleksandr Sobolev
89' Goal kick for Russia.
89' A chance presents itself to Paulus Arajuuri from Finland but his header goes wide
89' Daniel O'Shaughnessy from Finland heads the ball to a team mate.
89' Aleksandr Sobolev relieves the pressure with a clearance
89' Robin Lod swings in a cross from the free kick.
88' Yellow card for Georgiy Dzhikiya.
88' Reckless challenge there. Georgiy Dzhikiya commits a rough foul on Pyry Soiri
88' Goal kick for Finland.
88' Roman Zobnin from Russia sends an effort wide of target
87' Jere Uronen relieves the pressure with a clearance
87' Maksim Mukhin puts in a cross...
86' Safe hands from Lukas Hradecky as he comes out and claims the ball
86' A player from Russia takes a long throw from right side of the pitch into the opponent's box
86' Ball possession: Finland: 41%, Russia: 59%.
86' Russia take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
86' The referee signals a free kick as Joni Kauko from Finland trips Dmitri Barinov
85' Aleksey Miranchuk is leaving the field to be replaced by Maksim Mukhin in a tactical substitution.
85' Artem Dzyuba is leaving the field to be replaced by Aleksandr Sobolev in a tactical substitution.
85' Joona Toivio is leaving the field to be replaced by Fredrik Jensen in a tactical substitution.
84' Joni Kauko is penalised for pushing Roman Zobnin.
83' Artem Dzyuba from Russia is ruled offside.
83' Finland are in control of the ball.
82' Pyry Soiri from Finland is ruled offside.
81' Finland take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
81' Artem Dzyuba is penalised for pushing Joona Toivio.
81' Dmitri Barinov relieves the pressure with a clearance
81' Joona Toivio puts in a cross...
80' Finland are trying to create something here.
80' Georgiy Dzhikiya relieves the pressure with a clearance
80' Lassi Lappalainen puts in a cross...
80' Ball possession: Finland: 39%, Russia: 61%.
79' Finland are in control of the ball.
78' Russia are in control of the ball.
77' Finland take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
77' Russia take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
77' The game is restarted.
77' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
76' Reckless challenge there. Joel Pohjanpalo commits a rough foul on Georgiy Dzhikiya
76' Russia take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
76' Russia take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
75' Teemu Pukki is leaving the field to be replaced by Lassi Lappalainen in a tactical substitution.
75' Jukka Raitala is leaving the field to be replaced by Pyry Soiri in a tactical substitution.
75' Ball possession: Finland: 39%, Russia: 61%.
75' Paulus Arajuuri relieves the pressure with a clearance
74' Aleksandr Golovin puts in a cross...
74' Glen Kamara hand-balls.
74' A shot by Joni Kauko is blocked.
74' Finland take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
73' Igor Diveev relieves the pressure with a clearance
73' Joni Kauko from Finland directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
73' Safe hands from Lukas Hradecky as he comes out and claims the ball
73' Aleksandr Golovin from Russia swings in the corner from the right.
72' Lukas Hradecky from Finland makes a great save.
72' Should have been a goal! Daler Kuzyaev gets a great chance to score, but his effort is turned behind by Lukas Hradecky!
72' Artem Dzyuba of Russia passes the ball to a team mate.
72' Russia start a counter attack.
71' Igor Diveev relieves the pressure with a clearance
71' Jukka Raitala puts in a cross...
71' Georgiy Dzhikiya relieves the pressure with a clearance
71' Jukka Raitala puts in a cross...
70' Daniel O'Shaughnessy from Finland crosses the ball, but his team mate arrives a little late and can't benefit from it.
70' Ball possession: Finland: 36%, Russia: 64%.
70' Georgiy Dzhikiya comes back onto the field.
70' Goal kick for Russia.
70' The game is restarted.
70' Georgiy Dzhikiya is injured and is taken off the field to receive medical treatment.
69' Georgiy Dzhikiya is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
69' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
68' Joni Kauko fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
68' Finland take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
68' Finland with an attacking substitution here.
67' Rasmus Schueller is leaving the field to be replaced by Joni Kauko in a tactical substitution.
67' Finland plays a short goal kick.
66' How did he miss that? Rifat Zhemaletdinov has a wonderful chance to score but somehow manages to miss the target!
66' Aleksey Miranchuk carves the opponent's defense open with a killer through-ball
66' Russia with a potentially dangerous attack.
65' Roman Zobnin from Russia goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Robin Lod
65' Ball possession: Finland: 36%, Russia: 64%.
65' Roman Zobnin from Russia goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Teemu Pukki
65' Aleksey Miranchuk from Russia sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
64' Finland are in control of the ball.
63' Aleksandr Golovin puts in a cross...
63' Daler Kuzyaev from Russia makes an aerial pass in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
63' Russia are trying to create something here.
62' Finland plays a short goal kick.
62' Aleksandr Golovin fails to find the target with a shot from outside the box
61' A shot by Artem Dzyuba is blocked.
61' Ball possession: Finland: 36%, Russia: 64%.
61' Magomed Ozdoev is leaving the field to be replaced by Rifat Zhemaletdinov in a tactical substitution.
60' Rasmus Schueller from Finland goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Aleksey Miranchuk
60' A shot by Joel Pohjanpalo is blocked.
60' Teemu Pukki puts in a cross...
60' Jere Uronen from Finland crosses the ball, but his team mate arrives a little late and can't benefit from it.
59' Finland are trying to create something here.
58' Igor Diveev relieves the pressure with a clearance
58' Robin Lod puts in a cross...
58' Finland take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
58' Vyacheslav Karavaev relieves the pressure with a clearance
58' Jukka Raitala puts in a cross...
58' Finland are trying to create something here.
57' Russia take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
57' Russia take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
56' Finland take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
56' A shot by Robin Lod is blocked.
56' Goal kick for Finland.
56' Russia are trying to create something here.
55' Finland plays a short goal kick.
55' Ball possession: Finland: 32%, Russia: 68%.
55' Roman Zobnin from Russia crosses the ball, but it goes out for a goal kick.
55' Russia are trying to create something here.
54' Good effort by Teemu Pukki as he directs a shot on target, but the keeper saves it
54' Great skill from Teemu Pukki as he dribbles past his opponents
53' Finland are trying to create something here.
53' Goal kick for Finland.
53' That's a great ball by Magomed Ozdoev from Russia. He directs the ball behind the defence, but the chance eventually goes begging
52' Russia take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
52' Finland plays a short goal kick.
52' Aleksandr Golovin sends a shot inches wide. Close!
51' Russia plays a short goal kick.
51' Georgiy Dzhikiya relieves the pressure with a clearance
51' Daniel O'Shaughnessy puts in a cross...
51' Finland are trying to create something here.
50' Ball possession: Finland: 32%, Russia: 68%.
50' Goal kick for Russia.
50' Teemu Pukki from Finland sends an effort wide of target
49' Could be a good chance here as Robin Lod from Finland cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
49' Finland are trying to create something here.
49' Aleksandr Golovin from Russia goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Jukka Raitala
48' Finland plays a short goal kick.
48' Teemu Pukki from Finland goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Aleksandr Golovin
48' Daler Kuzyaev from Russia directs a ball squarely in the box, but Lukas Hradecky runs out to collect the ball
47' Russia are trying to create something here.
47' Safe hands from Matvey Safonov as he comes out and claims the ball
47' Jere Uronen puts in a cross...
46' Finland take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
46' The referee signals a free kick as Dmitri Barinov from Russia trips Glen Kamara
46' The second half is underway.
45+7' Russia has been the better team in this half
45+7' It's over! The referee blows for half time
45+7' Ball possession: Finland: 31%, Russia: 69%.
45+7' Joel Pohjanpalo is penalised for pushing Georgiy Dzhikiya.
45+6' Jukka Raitala puts in a cross...
45+6' Ball possession: Finland: 35%, Russia: 65%.
45+6' Goal kick for Russia.
45+6' Joel Pohjanpalo send an audacious bicycle-kick wide of goal
45+5' Robin Lod puts in a cross...
45+5' Artem Dzyuba sends a header towards goal, but Lukas Hradecky is there to comfortably save it
45+5' Magomed Ozdoev puts in a cross...
45+4' Russia take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
45+2' Artem Dzyuba provided the assist for the goal.
45+2' G O O O A A A L - Aleksey Miranchuk scores with the left foot!45+2' Great skill from Aleksey Miranchuk as he dribbles past his opponents
45+2' Some neat football here as Aleksey Miranchuk from Russia plays a 1-2 with Artem Dzyuba.
45+2' Aleksandr Golovin from Russia sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
45+1' Artem Dzyuba from Russia heads the ball to a team mate.
45+1' Daler Kuzyaev puts in a cross...
45+1' Rasmus Schueller from Finland concedes a foul on Aleksey Miranchuk but the referee decides against stopping the play and waves play on!
45+1' The fourth official shows there are 6 minute(s) of time to be added.
45+1' Safe hands from Lukas Hradecky as he comes out and claims the ball
45' Georgiy Dzhikiya puts in a cross...
45' Jere Uronen relieves the pressure with a clearance
45' Daler Kuzyaev puts in a cross...
45' Russia take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
45' Ball possession: Finland: 28%, Russia: 72%.
44' Dmitri Barinov from Russia directs the ball behind the defence, but the keeper reads the play well and comes to claim it
44' Joona Toivio relieves the pressure with a clearance
43' Magomed Ozdoev puts in a cross...
43' Russia take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
43' Joona Toivio relieves the pressure with a clearance
43' Daler Kuzyaev puts in a cross...
43' Dmitri Barinov from Russia passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
43' Vyacheslav Karavaev of Russia passes the ball to a team mate.
42' Russia are trying to create something here.
41' Paulus Arajuuri is penalised for pushing Artem Dzyuba.
41' Dmitri Barinov from Russia commits a foul by elbowing Teemu Pukki
40' Goal kick for Russia.
40' Ball possession: Finland: 28%, Russia: 72%.
40' Goal kick for Russia.
40' Finland are trying to create something here.
39' Igor Diveev from Russia goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Paulus Arajuuri
39' Aleksandr Golovin from Russia swings in the corner from the right.
38' The game is restarted.
38' Jere Uronen is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
38' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
38' Great defending by Jere Uronen from Finland to prevent his team conceding a goal.
37' Jere Uronen clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
37' Daler Kuzyaev puts in a cross...
37' Daler Kuzyaev from Russia takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
36' Russia take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
36' Finland plays a short goal kick.
36' A chance presents itself to Magomed Ozdoev from Russia but his header goes wide
36' Daler Kuzyaev puts in a cross...
35' Safe hands from Matvey Safonov as he comes out and claims the ball
35' A player from Finland takes a long throw from left side of the pitch into the opponent's box
35' Ball possession: Finland: 28%, Russia: 72%.
34' Magomed Ozdoev commits a rough foul on an opponent and goes into the referee's book.
34' Reckless challenge there. Magomed Ozdoev commits a rough foul on Glen Kamara
33' Russia take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
32' The referee signals a free kick as Robin Lod from Finland trips Dmitri Barinov
32' Robin Lod from Finland had a bad first touch and fails to take advantage of the situation.
32' Some neat football here as Robin Lod from Finland plays a 1-2 with Teemu Pukki.
32' Finland are trying to create something here.
31' Dangerous challenge by Daler Kuzyaev from Russia. Joona Toivio on the receiving end of that.
31' Goal kick for Finland.
31' A chance presents itself to Igor Diveev from Russia but his header goes wide
31' Aleksandr Golovin from Russia swings in the corner from the right.
30' Ball possession: Finland: 27%, Russia: 73%.
30' Jere Uronen clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
30' Magomed Ozdoev puts in a cross...
30' Russia take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
30' Artem Dzyuba from Russia heads towards goal but sees his effort blocked.
30' Magomed Ozdoev from Russia makes an aerial pass to a team mate.
30' Artem Dzyuba from Russia heads the ball to a team mate.
29' Daler Kuzyaev puts in a cross...
29' Russia are trying to create something here.
29' Finland take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
28' Aleksandr Golovin from Russia had a bad first touch and fails to take advantage of the situation.
28' Some neat football here as Aleksandr Golovin from Russia plays a 1-2 with Aleksey Miranchuk.
28' Russia take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
28' Danger averted there as Georgiy Dzhikiya from Russia clears the danger with a good tackle
28' Joel Pohjanpalo from Finland takes the ball forward trying to make something happen...
28' Igor Diveev could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
27' After a tactical foul, Dmitri Barinov sees no other way than stopping the counter and receives a yellow card.
27' Dmitri Barinov from Russia goes a bit too far there as the pulls down Glen Kamara
27' Vyacheslav Karavaev from Russia tries to pick out a team-mate in the area but his cross is blocked by an opponent.
27' Finland plays a short goal kick.
26' The game is restarted.
26' Mario Fernandes is injured and is replaced by Vyacheslav Karavaev.
24' Mario Fernandes is down injured and receives medical attention on the field.
24' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
23' Artem Dzyuba from Russia had a bad first touch and fails to take advantage of the situation.
23' Mario Fernandes from Russia heads the ball to a team mate.
23' Aleksandr Golovin puts in a cross...
22' Glen Kamara commits a rough foul on an opponent and goes into the referee's book.
22' Dangerous challenge by Glen Kamara from Finland. Roman Zobnin on the receiving end of that.
22' Russia plays a short goal kick.
21' A chance presents itself to Joona Toivio from Finland but his header goes wide
21' Glen Kamara puts in a cross...
21' Robin Lod from Finland takes a short corner kick from the right.
21' Ball possession: Finland: 28%, Russia: 72%.
21' Great defending by Igor Diveev from Russia to prevent his team conceding a goal.
21' A shot by Joel Pohjanpalo is blocked.
20' Could be a good chance here as Robin Lod from Finland cuts the opponents defense open with a through ball...
20' Aleksandr Golovin from Russia crosses the ball, but his team mate arrives a little late and can't benefit from it.
20' Russia are trying to create something here.
19' Jere Uronen relieves the pressure with a clearance
19' Daniel O'Shaughnessy could cost his team a goal after a defensive blunder.
19' Jukka Raitala relieves the pressure with a clearance
19' Magomed Ozdoev puts in a cross...
18' Matvey Safonov from Russia shows a great reflex and comes out with an excellent save!
18' Joel Pohjanpalo from Finland directs the ball behind the defence, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
18' Finland start a counter attack.
18' Aleksandr Golovin from Russia tries to head the ball to a team mate, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
18' Artem Dzyuba from Russia heads the ball to a team mate.
18' Magomed Ozdoev puts in a cross...
17' Russia take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
17' The referee signals a free kick as Teemu Pukki from Finland trips Roman Zobnin
16' Ball possession: Finland: 18%, Russia: 82%.
15' Finland take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
15' Danger averted there as Roman Zobnin from Russia clears the danger with a good tackle
14' Great skill from Joel Pohjanpalo as he dribbles past his opponents
13' Artem Dzyuba from Russia is ruled offside.
13' Russia are trying to create something here.
12' Russia are trying to create something here.
12' Finland take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in the opponent's half of the field
12' The game is restarted.
12' Play has been stopped because there is a player lying on the pitch.
12' Goal kick for Finland.
11' How did he miss that? Magomed Ozdoev has a wonderful chance to score but somehow manages to miss the target!
10' Aleksey Miranchuk from Russia directs a ball squarely in the box.
10' Daler Kuzyaev puts in a cross...
10' Ball possession: Finland: 18%, Russia: 82%.
10' Russia are trying to create something here.
9' Today's game will be with limited number of spectators on the stands due to coronavirus restrictions.
9' Today's attendance is 24540.
9' Finland take a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field
9' Goal kick for Finland.
8' Russia are trying to create something here.
7' The referee signals a free kick as Roman Zobnin from Russia trips Glen Kamara
7' Aleksey Miranchuk from Russia passes the ball in the box, but it's intercepted by an opponent player.
6' Artem Dzyuba from Russia heads the ball to a team mate.
6' Magomed Ozdoev puts in a cross...
6' Joona Toivio relieves the pressure with a clearance
6' Dmitri Barinov puts in a cross...
6' Russia are trying to create something here.
5' Ball possession: Finland: 24%, Russia: 76%.
5' Joel Pohjanpalo from Finland is ruled offside.
5' NO GOAL! - After reviewing the situation, the referee announces that the goal for Finland is revoked due to offside.
5' VAR - GOAL! - The referee has stopped the play. VAR check in progress, pending goal situation.
4' G O O O O A A A L! Finland score! Joel Pohjanpalo is on the scoresheet.
3' Jukka Raitala puts in a cross...
3' Russia plays a short goal kick.
3' Finland are trying to create something here.
3' Russia take a throw-in at the right side of the pitch in their own half of the field
2' Joel Pohjanpalo relieves the pressure with a clearance
2' Aleksandr Golovin from Russia swings in the corner from the right.
2' Daniel O'Shaughnessy clears the danger but is forced to give away a corner...
1' Magomed Ozdoev from Russia sees his pass blocked by an opponent.
1' The pitch is in fantastic condition today and the players are enjoying the surface.
1' A perfect day for football with glorious sunshine.
1' Russia kick-off, and the game is underway.
The referee starts the match.
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