Russia turn up the heat

Tuesday, November 16, 2004

Russia 3-0 Estonia A 35th-minute goal from Yuri Zhirkov set up a home win against Group 3 rivals Estonia.

Substitutes seal victory
A win was imperative for Russia following their 2-0 loss in Portugal last month and second-half substitutes Vartan Mazalov and Yuri Mamaev sealed the victory with goals after 51 and 77 minutes before a crowd of 3,000. Estonia remain fifth, one point ahead of bottom-placed Luxembourg.