Russia thwarted in final pre-EURO friendly
Sunday, June 5, 2016
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Serbia 1-1 Russia
Artem Dzuyba scored for Russia, but a late equaliser – and an injury to midfielder Igor Denisov – spoiled Leonid Slutski's evening.
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- Leonid Slutski makes three changes from his side's last game; Serbia make better start
- Midfielder Igor Denisov withdrawn from action with hamstring injury
- Igor Akinfeev pulls off fine double-save on 81 minutes
- Artem Dzyuba opens scoring with fine strike from Aleksandr Kokorin pass
- Aleksandar Mitrović replies swiftly after one-on-one with Akinfeev
- Key player: Igor Akinfeev
- Russia start their EURO campaign against England in Marseille on 11 June
