Match Report
Momentum sat with Russia, winners of their last seven, having scored in 12 consecutive games. Zambia arrived on a run of four straight wins.
Gazprom Arena staged the fixture, a ground that holds 68,000. Half-time and full-time told different stories: Russia led 2-0 at the break, before 3 more goals closed it at 5-0.
Goal scorers
Russia: Maksim Glushenkov (8'), Ilya Vakhania (44'), Maksim Glushenkov (58'), Aleksey Batrakov (73'), Maksim Glushenkov (53')
Key stats
Possession: Russia 56% · Zambia 44% · Total shots: 21-3 · On target: 9-0 · Corners: 3-2