Person: Georgi Yartsev

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

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Kerzhakov goals secure Russia's hopes

Alexander Kerzhakov bagged a brace as Russia kept alive their slim hopes of qualification for the 2006 World Cup with victory over Group 3 minnows Liechtenstein.

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Greece slip but go through

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Unlikely Greeks through as Russians salvage pride

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Greeks excelling under Rehhagel regime

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Nervous time ahead for hosts

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Hosts salvage hope against Russians

Scolari makes four changes for Portugal

Portugal coach Luiz Felipe Scolari wielded the axe as his side went into their life-or-death Group A clash with Russia at the Estadio da Luz.

Wed, 16 Jun, 2004

Loskov in line to replace Mostovoi

Russia have been rocked on the eve of their vital Group A clash with hosts Portugal by the sending home of key midfielder Aleksandr Mostovoi.

Tue, 15 Jun, 2004

Mostovoi banished from Russian squad

Russia have sent home veteran midfielder Alexandr Mostovoi for disciplinary reasons just 24 hours before their crunch Group A clash with hosts Portugal.

Tue, 15 Jun, 2004

Injuries hamper Russia build-up

Russia coach Georgi Yartsev finds himself trying to deal with an horrendous injury crisis before his side’s opening Euro 2004 match against Spain tomorrow.

Fri, 11 Jun, 2004

Hughes' choice is to stay with Wales

Mark Hughes injected a note of uncertainty surrounding his future as Wales coach after a second successive failure by his side to qualify for the finals of a major tournament.

Thu, 20 Nov, 2003

Bruised Giggs ready for Russian rematch

RYAN GIGGS considers the horror assault that almost wrecked his season, “one of the worst” he has ever had to withstand in nearly 15 years as a professional.

Mon, 17 Nov, 2003

Welsh stars must play game of their lives to win

WALES coach Mark Hughes has called for his top players to have the game of their lives in their Euro 2004 play-off against Russia today and not to allow such a golden chance to slip away.

Sat, 15 Nov, 2003

Hughes says Giggs strikes fear into hearts of Russians

WALES believe Russia will be running scared of Ryan Giggs in their Euro 2004 play-off showdown.

Wed, 12 Nov, 2003

From Russia with hope

PERHAPS, the strain is showing on the Russians.

Sat, 06 Sep, 2003

Kerr hopes for home comforts

Brian Kerr is hoping the “Lansdowne Road factor” will carry his Republic of Ireland team to within touching distance of next summer’s European Championship finals in Portugal.

Fri, 05 Sep, 2003

Russian coach must plug defensive leaks

THE instability in Russia’s national team, which arrives in Dublin tomorrow under new management, is summed up by three stark statistics.

Thu, 04 Sep, 2003