Russia National Football Team Road To EURO 2012

The Russia National Football Team Road To EURO 2012

Sport News 2012 - With the power that is not balanced in their group as well as the turn of the coaches, Russia almost did not qualify directly for the finals of Euro 2012. They just make sure ahead of the final group stage with a 1-0 win at the headquarters of Slovakia. These results vent the Russian defeat at home to the same opponent in the second group.

The victory over Ireland in Dublin to give a positive signal that Russia will be moving with ease, but they faltered when it's trip to Armenia as well as entertain Ireland. However, their defense was solid with only conceded four times during the ten qualifying matches. Seven of them won by Russia, including bulldoze Andorra 6-0 in their last group.

Since the continued greatness of the name of the Soviet Union, Russia is not able to match the achievements of their predecessors ever achieved when winning Euro 1960, reaching four semi-finals, and was runner-up in 1964 and 1988.

The Russia National Football Team

In 1992, 1996, and 2004, they re-qualify for the Euro but was eliminated in the group stage. Under coach Guus Hiddink in 2008, they successfully penetrate the last four before losing to Spain.

Success at club level with Zenit St Petersburg, Dick Advocaat is believed to be continuing the success of previous coach who is also from the Netherlands, Guus Hiddink. Critics endlessly whack a coach who has a lot to handle club and national team in Europe, notably his refusal to play the young players in Russia and language problems.

Andrey Arshavin Russian Striker

Advocaat least able to address concerns that the Euro 2012 tickets. In the eyes of those who are still skeptical, considered Advocaat will only select players based on their appearance instead of the big names lately. Advocaat has his favorite system, but some players do not meet the standards of the materials desired and too late for him to find an alternative at this time.

Andrey Arshavin did not perform consistently at club and national team level last 18 months, but is able to provide its own benefits when reliable Advocaat. Ability Arshavin still needed despite the team playing standards declined since appearing in 2008, when it won the Europa League with Zenit and appear attractive in Euros.

Russia can rely on inspiration and Arshavin has so far been able to answer. Performance and attitude of players 30 years must be improved before the tournament was held because at this time he plays like no motivation.

Diniyar Bilyaletdinov

Can be regarded as the only world-class Russian player, Zenit right-back is a successful player who was tireless. Can always be relied upon in defense, a player 29 years this line of attack often support them by helping to drain the ball in midfield.

Anyukov provide the energy needed in the Russian right wing. He is a player who filled experience with a number of appearances in the Champions League with Zenit and is a favorite player in the formation Advocaat.

For several years now Alan Dzagoev become a byword Russian football observers, but 21 players this year have not been able to attract the international spotlight. Thanks to good performances with CSKA Moscow, Dzagoev began to have a place in the national team.

Advocaat belief emerged thanks to two good performances against Slovakia and Andorra, last October, and also managed to score a goal at home to Ireland in the early phase qualifying group.

Dzagoev also known unruly coach at the club today and often throw useless balls that have been mastered, but have the talent to become a vital player for both club and country.

Russia National Football Team Road To Euro 2012