Tuesday 17 June 2014

Russia battle back after Akinfeev error

Alexander Kerzhakov scores for Russia
Alexander Kerzhakov's equaliser for Russia equalled his country's goalscoring record
Russia's Aleksandr Kerzhakov
Fabio Capello will have enjoyed his birthday more thanks to Aleksandr Kerzhakov's equaliser
Russia goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev
Russia goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev had a night to forget after gifting South Korea the opening goal
Lee Keun-ho celebrates his goal for South Korea.
Lee Keun-ho's goal was not enough to maintain South Korea's run of winning starts in the World Cup 

Match facts

  • Including games as the Soviet Union, this was Russia's first draw in 12 World Cup games
  • This was the first time in four World Cups that South Korea haven't started with a win
  • Russia's last eight goals in the World Cup have all come after half-time
  • South Korea have won only two of their last 11 World Cup games

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