Coming off a shock loss to Slovakia in Moscow, an early goal is exactly what Dick Advocaat and Russia needed today at the Republic or Ireland. Thanks to some nice work by Sergei Ignashevich and a strong finish from Alexander Kerzahov, the Group B favorites have an early, 0-1 lead in Dublin.
Euro 2012 Qualifying: Alexander Kerzhakov Gives Russia Early Lead In Dublin
The goal came after a set piece put on goal was cut-off by Ignashevich, cutting across the face of goalkeeper Shay Given. The Russian defender played the ball up and, with an overhead kick, put the ball across goal for Kerzahov, allowing the Zenit St. Petersburg star to run onto a shot for the first goal.
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