Russia continues to struggle to reach the 2022 World Cup in Qatar. In the last meeting, they painted a goalless draw with the main competitors for the first place in the group - the Croatian national team. This time they have to play against Cyprus. Yes, and at a party. Karpin is trying to rebuild the game of the national team. The attack line uses almost the entire width of the field. Yes, there may not be a rout. But in this meeting, the attacking players must prove their worth. Russia must win with confidence. In particular, privateers offered two rates: P2 and TB2.

Review of the qualifying match for the World Cup22 in Qatar: Cyprus - Russia

Russia started the game very actively. She took possession of the meat and prepared to cover the opponent's defense. Cyprus plays indoor football at home. Although, Russia has already beaten Cyprus with a crushing score.

Review of the first half of the qualifying match for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar: Cyprus - Russia

Russia should only play to win. The fight for the first line in the standings will be all up to the last round. Already on the 6th minute of the meeting, Erokhin strongly punches into the far corner of the opponent's goal. The goalkeeper of the Cyprus national team was unable to help out his team. Russia took the lead with the score: 0 - 1. Smolov gave the goal.

At the 14th minute, the Russians broke the rules. G. Kostanos shot towards the goal from the free kick. But it is not very accurate. On the 21st minute, Pittas is already breaking through not exactly. Yes, the Russians were in control of the ball. But there were no shots on goal. Moreover, none at all. They didn't even beat me to the side.

On the 28th minute Smolov tried to break through. The ball flew on target. The goalkeeper moved to a corner. By the 30th minute, Cyprus and Russia delivered 2 hits each. But the Russians are on target, and the rivals are on the side. Ball possession: 29 to 71% in favor of the away team.

On the 35th minute Karo (Cyprus defender) shoots hard on target. Guilherme picks up the ball. On the 37th, Pittas again breaks not exactly.

This peculiar activity of the opponent pushed the Russians to be active. On the 39th minute Alexey Miranchuk shoots on target. On 40th, Jikia misses the target. On the 44th already Cheryshev does not fall into the frame. The referee added 2 minutes to the main time of the first half. In extra time, only the hosts could excel. But, with a yellow card. It was received by the team captain Artimatas.

Review of the second half of the qualification match for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar: Cyprus - Russia

The Russian national team continued to control the ball. They tried to get into a strike position. But to no avail. Zhemaletdinov successfully came on as a substitute. He replaced Denis Cheryshev. On the 55th minute, he beat the goalkeeper of the Cyprus national team Neophytos and left no chance for the defenders. Russia has doubled its advantage. It is curious that Smolov again acted as an assistant.

On 58 minutes Loizu shot past the goal of the Russian national team. After 10 minutes, Erokhin did not fall into the frame of the Cyprus national team. On the 72nd minute, Castanos does not shoot accurately. On 74 minutes, Erokhin breaks the rules and receives a yellow card. After a free kick, Loizu breaks. The ball missed the goal frame of the Russian national team.

Oddly enough, Karpin decides to put the active Smolov on a bench. At the 75th minute, he releases Konstantin Tyukavin.

Cyprus gradually intensified its aggression. They crossed to half of the opponent's field. But letting pass from Cyprus is, at the very least, a shame. On the 80th, Karo shoots on target. At 83-1, Castonas didn’t hit accurately. In only 5 minutes Cyprus filed at least 3 corners. On the 88th Kastanos shoots on target. The arbiter added 5 minutes to the regular time.

At 90 + 1 minutes, Abraham could cut the score. But the defense of the Russian national team played to the end. Yes, after Smolov left, the attack of the Russian national team turned into something unassembled and disorganized. In fact, the attacking players of the team did not create anything. Anyway, the attack looks very faded. The defense did it. But the attack of Cyprus was able to score only once in 5 matches. Result of the qualifying match for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar: 0 - 2. Russia is gaining an important three points. But you shouldn't count on much with such a game.