Match Analysis

Match Analysis: Spain vs Russia

Spain vs Russia ended 1-1. Read the match story, decisive moments, lineups, player highlights, xG and full team statistics.

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World Cup 2018-07-01 14:00 Stadion Luzhniki 8th Finals
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Spain

Spain

S. Ignashevich11'
Andrés Iniesta120+1'
Piqué120+3'
Koke120+5'
Sergio Ramos120+7'
Iago Aspas120+9'
1 - 1
Final score
Russia

Russia

41'A. Dzyuba
120+2'F. Smolov
120+4'S. Ignashevich
120+6'A. Golovin
120+8'D. Cheryshev
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MATCH STORY

How the match unfolded

Spain and Russia played out a 1-1 draw.

Goals: S. Ignashevich (Spain, 11'), A. Dzyuba (Russia, 41'), Andrés Iniesta (Spain, 120+1'), F. Smolov (Russia, 120+2'), Piqué (Spain, 120+3'), S. Ignashevich (Russia, 120+4'), Koke (Spain, 120+5'), A. Golovin (Russia, 120+6'), Sergio Ramos (Spain, 120+7'), D. Cheryshev (Russia, 120+8'), Iago Aspas (Spain, 120+9').

Spain had 78% possession to Russia's 22%, with 23.00 shots to 7.00.

I. Akinfeev (Russia) was the standout performer, rated 9.2.

KEY MOMENTS

Match events timeline

11'
S. IgnashevichOwn Goal
Spain
40'
Gerard PiquéYellow Card
Spain
41'
A. DzyubaPenalty
Russia
46'
Out: Y. ZhirkovIn: V. Granat
Russia
54'
Ilya KutepovYellow Card
Russia
61'
Out: A. SamedovIn: D. Cheryshev
Russia
65'
Out: A. DzyubaIn: F. Smolov
Russia
67'
Out: David SilvaIn: Andrés Iniesta
Spain
70'
Out: NachoIn: Carvajal
Spain
71'
Roman ZobninYellow Card
Russia
80'
Out: Diego CostaIn: Iago Aspas
Spain
97'
Out: D. KuzyaevIn: A. Erokhin
Russia
104'
Out: AsensioIn: Rodrigo
Spain
120+1'
Andrés IniestaPenalty
Spain
120+2'
F. SmolovPenalty
Russia
120+3'
PiquéPenalty
Spain
120+4'
S. IgnashevichPenalty
Russia
120+5'
KokeMissed Penalty
Spain
120+6'
A. GolovinPenalty
Russia
120+7'
Sergio RamosPenalty
Spain
120+8'
D. CheryshevPenalty
Russia
120+9'
Iago AspasMissed Penalty
Spain
TEAM DATA

Match statistics

Spain
Statistic
Russia
78%
Possession
22%
23
Total Shots
7
9
Shots on Target
1
7
Shots off Target
4
7
Blocked Shots
2
14
Shots Inside Box
5
9
Shots Outside Box
2
6
Corners
5
1
Offsides
1
5
Fouls
19
1
Yellow Cards
2
1,115
Total Passes
291
1,008
Accurate Passes
192
0
Goalkeeper Saves
9
TEAM SHEETS

Starting lineups and substitutes

PLAYER IMPACT

Data-based man of the match and player highlights

Top-rated player
I. Akinfeev
Russia

I. Akinfeev

Rating 9.2 · 0 goals · 0 assists · 0 shots on target

2
Spain

Isco

Rating 8.2 · 0 G · 0 A · 0 SOT

3
Spain

Koke

Rating 7.9 · 0 G · 0 A · 0 SOT

4
Russia

A. Dzyuba

Rating 7.0 · 1 G · 0 A · 1 SOT

5
Russia

I. Kutepov

Rating 7.7 · 0 G · 0 A · 0 SOT

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