Match Report
Russia defeated Czech Republic 5-1 in the Friendly International, Friendlies 1. Czech Republic have the edge in previous meetings (1996–2016), with 1 win from 2 games. Russia's goals came from Aleksey Ionov (8'), Anton Zabolotnyi (24'), Aleksey Ionov (29'), Aleksandr Erokhin (78'), Dmitri Poloz (83'); Czech Republic scored through Tomas Soucek (74'). Match stats: possession 51%-49%, shots 13-12, on target 6-3, corners 6-4. Get the complete post-match breakdown with all statistics.
Czech Republic take on Russia in the Friendly International at Stadion Central’nyj im. I.P. Chayka.
In their head-to-head record since 1996, the two sides have met 2 times, with 0 wins for Russia, 1 for Czech Republic and 1 draw.
Russia came out on top: the game ended 5-1.
The venue was Stadion Central’nyj im. I.P. Chayka, with room for 2,500 spectators. Russia led 3-0 at the break, and the second half added 3 goals for the 5-1 full-time score.
Goal scorers
Russia: Aleksey Ionov (8'), Anton Zabolotnyi (24'), Aleksey Ionov (29'), Aleksandr Erokhin (78'), Dmitri Poloz (83') · Czech Republic: Tomas Soucek (74')
Key stats
Possession: Russia 51% · Czech Republic 49% · Total shots: 13-12 · On target: 6-3 · Corners: 6-4