The meeting took place in the Slovenian Maribor at the Ludski Vrt stadium and ended with a score of 2: 1 in favor of the Russian national team. Russian players Igor Diveev (28th minute) and Georgy Dzhikia (32) scored goals. As part of the Slovenian national team, Josip Ilicic scored a goal in the 40th minute.
According to the results of eight rounds of Group H, the Russian team occupies the first line with 19 points. On the second place – the national team of Croatia, on October 11, played in a draw with the national team of Slovakia (2: 2).
In the previous match, Russia defeated the Slovakian team. The meeting, which took place in Kazan, ended with a score of 1: 0. The only goal of the match was scored by the Slovak defender Milan Skrinjar in the 24th minute.
The next match of the Russian national team will take place on November 11 against the Cyprus team. On November 14, the Russian team will meet with Croatia in the final match of the World Championship qualifying tournament. The first game will take place in Russia, the second – away.
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