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The confederations Cup in 2017: Russia beat New Zealand

Team Russia in the opening match of the eighth confederations Cup in Saint-Petersburg at the stadium “Central” has confidently understood with the owner of the OFC Nations Cup 2016 team New Zealand.

The debut match of the tournament for the wards Stanislaus cherchesova was quite simple – Russians under full gaming advantage scored a goal in each half and at least for a day topped the standings in group A.

In the 31st minute, the midfielder of “Spartak” Denis Glushakov at the second attempt with the active participation of the new Zealand defender Michael Boxall opened the scoring in the match.

The second goal arrived 20 minutes before the final whistle, the goalkeeper of “Krasnodar” CSKA Moscow after a cross from the flank was scored on the empty goal. Again an active part in the scoring combinations have adopted anti-hero of the match Boxell.

Tomorrow in the confederations Cup Cristiano Ronaldo and his Portugal in Kazan will examine national team of Mexico.

Russia – New Zealand 2:0
Goals: Boxall, 31 (goal), Smolov, 69

Russia: Akinfeev – Vasin, Djikia, Kudryashov – Samedov, Erokhin (Tarasov, 77), Glushakov, Golovin, Zhirkov – CSKA Moscow, (Miranchuk, 90), Snake (Bukharov, 63)
New Zealand: Marinovic – Durant, Kolvi (Patterson, 84), Boxell, Wynn Rojas (Smelts, 71), Smith, McGlinchey, Thomas Wood, Barbarouses (Tuiloma, 61)

Standings: Russia – 3, Portugal, Mexico, New Zealand – 0.

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