Russia secured a significant victory in their preparations for the upcoming World Cup by defeating Armenia 2-0 in a friendly match held in Krasnodar this Wednesday.
Both goals of the match were scored in the first half. Aleksandr Kokorin broke the deadlock in the 21st minute, giving Russia the lead. Then, Dmitri Kombarov doubled the lead from the penalty spot in the 43rd minute, ensuring a comfortable advantage for Fabio Capello’s team.