Among related World Cup football news, in the qualifiers Russia defeated Cyprus 6-0 (1-0) as the hosts in St. Petersburg. So, Russia won in the penultimate, 9th round of the Group H qualifiers for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.
With this victory, Russia have reached the effect of 22 points, five more than Croatia, who’re second in the group.
As a result, the Russian national football team from Group H could secure a place in Qatar later tonight. But that will only happen if Croatia do not beat Malta in Ta’Qali in the match that starts at 20.45.
In case Croatia do defeat Malta, then the winners of the group who get to fly to Qatar will be uncertain. Croatia and Russia will decide among themselves who this winner is.
They may thus play an all-important direct duel, which is in Split on Sunday at 3 p.m. In that match, a draw will be enough for Russia, while Croatia must win, to qualify to go to Qatar.
World Cup Football News – In the Qualifiers, Russia Defeated Cyprus 6-0
Meanwhile, in the match yesterday against guests Cyprus, Russia took the initial lead. They came ahead in the 4th minute itself with a goal by Jerokhin.
They then resolved the match at the beginning of the second half when Russia scored three goals in quick succession. From the 55th to 62nd minute, Molov, Mostova, and Sutormin had scored three impressive goals for Russia. Molov scored first in the second half, in the 55th, Mostova in the 56th and Sutormin in the 62nd minute.
Towards the end of the match, finally Zabolotni confirmed the victory even further with a goal in the 82nd minute. To add to Cyprus’ woes, Jerohin then scored his second goal in the 87th minute.
The Results:
Armenia 0 – 5 North Macedonia
Azerbaijan 1 – 3 Luxembourg
Georgia 2 – 0 Sweden
Russia 6 – 0 Cyprus
