The friendly match between the national teams of Russia and Jordan took place on September 4 in Moscow. This was reported by Euro-football.ru.
This game is noteworthy as a new acquaintance on the international stage. The Russian team, led by Valery Karpin, took to the field at home against Jordan.
The match was held at the "Lukoil Arena" stadium. Maksimenko stood in goal for the Russian national team, while Vahaniya, Litvinov, Morozov, and Gorshkov participated in defense.
In midfield, Oblyakov, Chernikov, and Barinov were active. On the attacking line, Mostovoy, Vorobyev, and team captain Glushenkov operated.
During the match, the Jordanian team played more actively and quickly than Russia. The first dangerous situation near the Russian goal area was created by Jordanian players, but Maksimenko saved the goal.
Throughout the game, the Russian team also launched several attacks. Vorobyev correctly assessed an error in the center of the field and delivered an accurate shot on goal, but the opposing goalkeeper saved it.
In the final minutes of the game, Glushenkov and other players selected by Karpin had good opportunities but failed to score. As a result, the game ended 0:0.
This result was an important experience for both teams. The Russian national team will play against Qatar in three days, which is a crucial stage for increasing their competitiveness in the region.
During the match, the players tried to maintain balance, and the game was mostly defensive. Overall, as a friendly match, it was meaningful and competitive.
