Russia eases to 2-0 Confederations Cup win over New Zealand

June 17, 2017

Host republic Russia kick a bad New Zealand group 2-0 on Saturday to open a Confederations Cup with a win that was all though demanded by Vladimir Putin.

Russia’s boss was in a $750 million new track in his local St. Petersburg to see brazen Fyodor Smolov’s 69th notation idea supplement to an possess idea by New Zealand defender Michael Boxall in a 31st.

Russia deserved a first-half lead after twice carrying shots stopped on a line in a opening 10 minutes.

Russia’s quick start contrasted with New Zealand ostensible unsettled early in a diversion that began after an surprising pre-match ceremony.

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