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Friendlies Friendly International
Russia crestRussiaLWWWW
3–3
FT
HT 2–1
Nigeria crestNigeriaWDLWL
  • L. Sadulaev 30′
  • M. Kislyak 45′
  • A. Miranchuk 54′
  • K. Iheanacho 10′
  • P. Edokpolor 78′
  • A. Adams 90′
Nizhny Novgorod Stadium, Nizhny Novgorod N. Dabanovic

Match report

Russia and Nigeria finished 3-3 in Friendlies Friendly International at Nizhny Novgorod Stadium, Nizhny Novgorod.

Russia recovered from 1 goal down to draw.

A. Adams struck in the 90th minute for Nigeria.

Russia had 63% of the ball; shots were 16-10.

Key takeaways

Comeback

Russia recovered from 1 goal down to draw.

Late drama

A. Adams struck in the 90th minute for Nigeria.

Control

Russia had 63% of the ball; shots were 16-10.

Timeline

Russia above · Nigeria below
  • 10′⚽K. IheanachoAssist: A. Bewene
  • ⚽L. SadulaevAssist: M. Kislyak30′
  • Ivan Oblyakov37′
  • Lechi Sadulaev43′
  • ⚽M. Kislyak45′
  • 46′⇄S. MichaelA. Adams
  • 46′⇄K. IheanachoA. Umar
  • ⚽A. MiranchukAssist: A. Sobolev54′
  • ⇄A. MiranchukM. Glushenkov60′
  • ⇄A. SobolevK. Tyukavin60′
  • ⇄L. SadulaevK. Glebov60′
  • 70′⇄M. SimonU. Abubakar
  • 70′⇄A. AdeoyeP. Edokpolor
  • 78′⚽P. Edokpolor
  • ⇄V. MelekhinM. Beveev79′
  • 81′Chibuzo Nwoko
  • 83′⇄C. NwokoV. Osuji
  • ⇄I. OblyakovD. Prutsev88′
  • 90+6′Abdullahi Umar
  • 90′⚽A. AdamsAssist: U. Abubakar

Match stats

● Russia● Nigeria
Possession 63%
37%
Expected goals (xG) 0
0
Shots 16
10
Shots on target 6
6
Shots inside the box 10
6
Corners 7
3
Accurate passes 468
254
Saves 3
3
Fouls 17
10
Offsides 2
2
Yellow cards 2
2
Red cards 0
0

Line-ups

Nigeria4-3-1-2
23 S. Nwabali
16 M. Atata
13 K. Igboke
20 V. Osuji
22 A. Adams
19 I. M. Ajasa
11 U. Abubakar
12 P. Edokpolor
7 A. Umar

Manager: Eric Chelle

Russia
16 A. Mitryushkin
12 S. Agkatsev
22 M. Beveev
2 T. Ibishev
3 I. Diveev
21 A. Adamov
23 M. Petrov
25 D. Prutsev
8 N. Umyarov
15 A. Karpukas
67 M. Glushenkov
10 K. Tyukavin
19 K. Glebov

Top-rated players

Matvey KislyakRussia · 90′ · 1 goal · 1 assist · 1 key passes
8.3
Lechi SadulaevRussia · 60′ · 1 goal
8.0
Osayande Peter EdokpolorNigeria · 20′ · 1 goal
7.9
Kelechi IheanachoNigeria · 45′ · 1 goal
7.5
Akor AdamsNigeria · 45′ · 1 goal · 1 key passes
7.3
Umar AbubakarNigeria · 20′ · 1 assist · 1 key passes
7.3

Questions & answers

What was the score in Russia vs Nigeria?

Russia 3-3 Nigeria (half-time 2-1).

Where is Russia vs Nigeria played?

The match is played at Nizhny Novgorod Stadium, Nizhny Novgorod.

Who is the referee for Russia vs Nigeria?

The appointed referee is N. Dabanovic.