Match Report
Russia defeated Korea Republic 4-2 in the Friendly International, Friendlies 1. Before the match, Russia were 7th in the Friendly International table with Korea Republic in 28th. In 2 previous meetings (2013–2017), Russia have won 1, Korea Republic 0, with 1 draw. Russia had scored 22 goals this season (2.8 per game), Korea Republic had 6 (1.2 per game). Russia's goals came from Kim Joo-Young (57' og), Kim Joo-Young (55' og), Fedor Smolov (44'), Aleksey Miranchuk (83'); Korea Republic scored through Ji Dong-Won (90'), Kyung-won Kwon (87'). Match stats: possession 47%-53%, shots 5-11, on target 5-6, corners 4-9. Check out the complete match analysis, lineups and key moments.
Russia and Korea Republic go head to head at VEB Arena in the Friendly International.
The standings read 7th (Russia, 10 points) against 28th (Korea Republic, 5 points).
Across 2 meetings since 2013, honours split 1 to Russia and 0 to Korea Republic, with 1 draw.
At the final whistle it was 4-2, a win for Russia.
Goal scorers
Russia: Kim Joo-Young (57'), Kim Joo-Young (55'), Fedor Smolov (44'), Aleksey Miranchuk (83') · Korea Republic: Ji Dong-Won (90'), Kyung-won Kwon (87')
Key stats
Possession: Russia 47% · Korea Republic 53% · Total shots: 5-11 · On target: 5-6 · Corners: 4-9