Person: Roman Shirokov

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Wales digging in for knockout battle

Wales 3 Russia 0: ‘Don’t Take Me Home’ has become the song of choice for Welsh fans here in France and their team granted their wish in style last night, not only thrashing a lacklustre Russia but winning Group B.

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Russia qualifyfor first World Cupin 12 years

Russia secured their place at next summer’s World Cup finals by the narrowest of margins after conceding a last-minute equaliser in their qualifier against Azerbaijan.

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Massive scalp for Northern Ireland as Russia stunned in Belfast

Martin Paterson's first-half header ended Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill's long wait for a victory as his side recorded a well-earned win over Russia at Windsor Park.

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Liverpool fail to hold on despite strong comeback

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Germany misfire on night without stars

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Van Persie gets van Gaal off to a flyer

Losing start for Northern Ireland

Russia 2 Northern Ireland 0

Fri, 07 Sep, 2012

Upset in Warsaw as Russia knocked out by Greece

Greece 1 Russia 0

Sat, 16 Jun, 2012

Baros short of Czech mates

IT’S easy to be misled by scorelines.

Sat, 16 Jun, 2012

Dzagoev on the double as Russia take control

Russia 4 Czech Republic 1

Fri, 08 Jun, 2012

The silent conductor in Russian orchestra

Not for the first time, an air of dissatisfaction hangs over Russia.

Fri, 08 Jun, 2012

Russia add to Azzurri woes

Russia beat Ireland’s Group C rivals Italy 3-0 last night to cap a dismal week for Italian football.

Sat, 02 Jun, 2012

Dynamic performance secures victory for Benfica

Benfica 2 Zenit St Petersburg 0 (Benfica win 4-3 on aggregate)

Tue, 06 Mar, 2012

Shirokov gives Zenit the edge

Zenit St Petersburg secured a narrow advantage in their Champions League last-16 tie against Benfica as Roman Shirokov’s brace helped the hosts to a hard-fought win at a frigid Stadion Petrovskiy last night.

Thu, 16 Feb, 2012

Messi misses allow minnows avoid battering in Barcelona

BARCELONA had to settle for just two goals despite battering Plzen in a predictably one-sided Champions League clash at the Nou Camp.

Thu, 20 Oct, 2011

Russia set to top Ireland's group after victory in Slovakia

Slovakia 0 Russia 1

Fri, 07 Oct, 2011

Messi on the double in Minsk

LIONEL MESSI moved into joint-second place on Barcelona’s all-time goalscoring list as his brace helped the defending champions to a comprehensive Champions League Group H win in Minsk last night.

Thu, 29 Sep, 2011

Trapattoni: We can believe in qualification

Giovanni Trapattoni is confident the Republic of Ireland’s hopes of Euro 2012 qualification remain alive after a battling draw in Russia.

Wed, 07 Sep, 2011

McGrath: Best performance I’ve seen from any Irish centre-half

IRISH legend Paul McGrath last night hailed the display of the lion-hearted Richard Dunne as the Republic’s Euro 2012 dreams survived a Moscow mauling.

Wed, 07 Sep, 2011

The miracle of Moscow

THEY already have some imposing statues in the capital of Russia but they may have to make way for one of a man from Tallaght after this minor miracle in Moscow.

Wed, 07 Sep, 2011

Trap salutes Dunne and Given

Republic of Ireland boss Giovanni Trapattoni saluted Richard Dunne and Shay Given for their heroic performances in a precious 0-0 draw in Russia.

Tue, 06 Sep, 2011

Ireland hang on for crucial point

Russia 0 Republic of Ireland 0

Tue, 06 Sep, 2011

McGeady’s late effort helps Spartak Moscow shake off Basle

REPUBLIC OF IRELAND star Aiden McGeady was the hero for Spartak Moscow last night as his 90th-minute equaliser saw the Russians past Basle 4-3 on aggregate.

Fri, 25 Feb, 2011

Russia go top after tight win

FYR Macedonia 0 Russia 1

Tue, 12 Oct, 2010

So much for home comforts

WELL, at least no-one can say it was dull.

Sat, 09 Oct, 2010

Late fightback not enough as Ireland outclassed by Russia

Republic of Ireland 2 Russia 3

Fri, 08 Oct, 2010

Irish fightback too little too late

Republic of Ireland 2 Russia 3

Fri, 08 Oct, 2010

Two newcomers in Advocaat’s Russia squad

RUSSIA coach Dick Advocaat has included two newcomers for the upcoming Euro 2012 qualifiers with the Republic of Ireland and Macedonia.

Sat, 02 Oct, 2010

Premier League quartet in Russia squad

Russia have named four Premier League players in their squad for their Euro 2012 qualifier with the Republic of Ireland in Dublin on October 8.

Fri, 01 Oct, 2010

Stoch strike rocks Russians

MIROSLAV STOCH scored the only goal as Slovakia inflicted a shock Euro 2012 Group B home defeat on Russia at Moscow’s Lokomotiv Stadium yesterday, a result that could have major implications for the Republic of Ireland.

Wed, 08 Sep, 2010

Shock home defeat for Russia

Russia 0 Slovakia 1

Tue, 07 Sep, 2010

Arshavin frustrated at move hitch

Zenit St Petersburg forward Andrei Arshavin has revealed his frustration at the delay over his proposed move to Tottenham – and hopes his “whining” will convince bosses to let him leave.

Fri, 08 Aug, 2008

Villa gets hat-trick in Spanish win over Russia

Spain 4 Russia 1

Tue, 10 Jun, 2008

A step too far for Rangers as Zenit win UEFA Cup

Zenit St Petersburg 2 Rangers 0

Wed, 14 May, 2008