adminVictor Fayzulin put Russia ahead in the 73rd minute at London’s Stamford Bridge, netting at the third attempt after the Brazil defence had cleared three shots off the line. Brazil, who struggled to create chances despite enjoying plenty of possession, levelled when Marcelo got free on the left and his low cross was tapped in by Fred who scored for the third game running.
Five-time world champions Brazil have yet to win since Scolari was re-appointed, losing to England last month before drawing 2-2 with Italy last Thursday. Russia, frustrated by the postponement of their World Cup qualifier against Northern Ireland because of heavy snow in Belfast on Friday, started brightly.
Fabio Capello’s team, unbeaten in their previous seven games, had the better of the opening exchanges when only good goalkeeper by Julio Cesar and a timely interception from Hernandes stopped them from going ahead. Brazil were quick to respond with Kaka and Oscar, playing at his club’s home ground, at the heart of some promising counter-attacks.
However, Brazil did not particularly trouble goalkeeper Vladimir Gabulov and Russia came closest to breaking the deadlock when a swift counter-attack ended with Fayzulin firing into the side netting after a quick breakaway. — AFP.
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