2014 World Cup qualifying

Russia scores early to beat Portugal

October 12, 2012
By ESPN.com news services
MOSCOW -- Alexander Kerzhakov scored early in the first half to give Russia a 1-0 win over Portugal in qualifying for the 2014 World Cup on Friday.

The Zenit St. Petersburg striker scored with a low shot past diving goalkeeper Rui Patricio six minutes into the game from a Roman Shirokov cross.

It was Russia's only shot on goal in the first half. Portugal dominated possession for the rest of the match but failed to score.

Portugal had its first chance to equalize in ...

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