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Russia vs Slovakia Match Preview

Russia vs Slovakia – Match Preview; the two sides from Group B go head-to-head at the beginning of the second round of fixtures. Russia and Slovakia will face each other in the hopes of getting more points on the board to try and get out of Group B.

Slovakia lost their opening game against Wales, so will be hoping to get at least a point from this tie. Russia on the other hand managed to steal a point against England in the dying embers of the game, so will be hoping to get some more points here too.

Russian fans will also need to be on their best behaviour during the game and in the stadium, as UEFA have warned that if Russian fans continue to cause trouble, then they will be disqualified from the competition.

Russia Euro’s History

Russia have actually found quite a fair amount of success in the Euros. Although they didn’t qualify for the tournament back in 2000, they’ve qualified for every tournament since.

Not only have they qualified but in 2008, they even managed to reach the semi-finals, which is quite an achievement for the national side. Going even further back, they have also won the competition once and finished as runners-up three times.

However, in 2004 and 2012, they failed to make it out of the group. They’ll be hoping that this time around, they do a lot better.

Slovakia Euro’s History

Not including when they were Czechoslovakia, the national side has failed to qualify for the tournament since they became Slovakia. This is the first Euros tournament that they have qualified for in twenty years and they won’t want to go out early because of that.

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Russia vs Slovakia Match Preview: Key Players

Russia Key Player – Artem Dzyuba.

The tall striker is Russia’s main outlet for goals. Although he didn’t get too many chances in the game against England, he’ll be hoping to punish Slovakia today and bag some goals to help his side claim the three points.

The Zenit striker is a strong presence in the air because of his height and certainly knows where the back of the net is. If Slovakia want to stop Russia from scoring, their first job is to keep the 27-year old out of the game. Read more about the key players in Russia’s Euro 2016 squad.

Slovakia Key Player – Marek Hamsik

The 28-year old is able to decide games for Slovakia on his own. On top form, the Napoli man is sensational and can provide creativity and flair in midfield. Capable of scoring himself or helping set up one of his teammates around him, he is a valuable asset for the Slovakia side to have.

He played quite well against Wales and had a few good chances to help his side snatch a goal or two but in the end, they didn’t pay off. He’ll be hoping that this time around, he can make Russia pay and get some points for his side. Read more about the key players in Slovakia’s Euro 2016 squad.

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