Person: Vagif Javadov

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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.

Wed, 16 Oct, 2013

Five-star Azzurri rout Kerr’s Faroes

ALBERTO GILARDINO ended his 11-month goalscoring drought for Italy in a 5-0 European qualifying triumph over Brian Kerr’s Faroe Islands last night.

Wed, 08 Sep, 2010

Portugal’s men o’ war in play-offs

PORTUGAL booked themselves a place in the European play-offs for next year’s World Cup after an easy 4-0 Group One victory over Malta.

Thu, 15 Oct, 2009

Potential Ireland opponents Russia only manage draw with minnows

Azerbaijan 1 Russia 1

Wed, 14 Oct, 2009

Portugal stumble against Finns

Finland failed to take advantage of a numerical advantage as 10-men Portugal earned a 1-1 draw in their opening Group A Euro 2008 qualifier.

Wed, 06 Sep, 2006