Match report

Spain 1–1 Russia: World Cup Match Ends in Draw

Spain
Spain
1–1
PEN
Russia
Russia
Jul 1, 2018

Spain held off a valiant Russia in a tightly contested World Cup match that ended in a 1–1 draw. The game saw Russia's Sergei Ignashevich accidentally score an own goal, followed by a penalty conversion by Aleksandr Dzyuba. The match was highlighted by several substitutions and intense play, leaving both teams with a point in the group stage.

Key Facts

  • • Spain vs Russia ended in a 1–1 draw at the World Cup
  • • Own goal by Sergei Ignashevich at 11 minutes for Spain
  • • Aleksandr Dzyuba scored a penalty for Russia at 41 minutes
  • • Iago Aspas missed a penalty for Spain in extra time at 120+9 minutes
  • • Several key substitutions were made by both teams

Lineups

Spain

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 David de Gea (G)
  • 15 Sergio Ramos (D)
  • 3 Piqué (D)
  • 18 Jordi Alba (D)
  • 4 Nacho (D)
  • 21 David Silva (M)
  • 5 Sergio Busquets (M)
  • 22 Isco (M)
  • 8 Koke (M)
  • 19 Diego Costa (F)
  • 20 Asensio (M)

Substitutes

  • 6 Andrés Iniesta
  • 2 Carvajal
  • 17 Iago Aspas
  • 9 Rodrigo
  • 7 Saúl
  • 10 Thiago Alcântara
  • 11 Lucas Vázquez
  • 12 Odriozola
  • 13 Kepa
  • 14 Azpilicueta
  • 16 Nacho Monreal
  • 23 Pepe Reina

Russia

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 1 I. Akinfeev (G)
  • 13 F. Kudryashov (D)
  • 4 S. Ignashevich (D)
  • 2 M. Fernandes (M)
  • 3 I. Kutepov (D)
  • 18 Y. Zhirkov (M)
  • 19 A. Samedov (F)
  • 11 R. Zobnin (M)
  • 7 D. Kuzyaev (M)
  • 17 A. Golovin (F)
  • 22 A. Dzyuba (F)

Substitutes

  • 14 V. Granat
  • 6 D. Cheryshev
  • 10 F. Smolov
  • 21 A. Erokhin
  • 5 A. Semenov
  • 8 Y. Gazinskiy
  • 9 A. Dzagoev
  • 12 A. Lunev
  • 15 A. Miranchuk
  • 16 A. Miranchuk
  • 20 V. Gabulov

Timeline

  1. Spain
    11' Spain Goal · Own Goal
    S. Ignashevich
  2. Spain
    40' Spain Card · Yellow Card
    Piqué

    Handball

  3. Russia
    41' Russia Goal · Penalty
    A. Dzyuba
  4. Russia
    46' Russia subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Y. Zhirkov · On: Vladimir Granat
  5. Russia
    54' Russia Card · Yellow Card
    Ilya Kutepov

    Foul

  6. Russia
    61' Russia subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Samedov · On: D. Cheryshev
  7. Russia
    65' Russia subst · Substitution 3
    Off: A. Dzyuba · On: F. Smolov
  8. Spain
    67' Spain subst · Substitution 1
    Off: David Silva · On: Andrés Iniesta
  9. Spain
    70' Spain subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Nacho · On: D. Carvajal
  10. Russia
    71' Russia Card · Yellow Card
    R. Zobnin

    Foul

  11. Spain
    80' Spain subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Diego Costa · On: I. Aspas
  12. Russia
    97' Russia subst · Substitution 4
    Off: D. Kuzyaev · On: A. Erokhin
  13. Spain
    104' Spain subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Asensio · On: Rodrigo
  14. Russia
    120'+8 Russia Goal · Penalty
    D. Cheryshev
  15. Spain
    120'+9 Spain Goal · Missed Penalty
    I. Aspas

Match Stats

Stat Spain Russia
Fouls 5 19
Pass Accuracy 90% 66%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 23 7
Corners 6 5
Total Passes 1115 291
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 7 2
Shots on Target 9 1
Shots off Target 7 4
Possession 78% 22%
Accurate Passes 1008 192
Shots Inside Box 14 5
Saves 0 9
Shots Outside Box 9 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Russia's Sergei Ignashevich scored an own goal, giving Spain the early lead at 11 minutes
  • ▸ Russia leveled the game with a penalty conversion by Aleksandr Dzyuba at 41 minutes, shifting the momentum back to Russia
  • ▸ In extra time, Iago Aspas missed a critical penalty for Spain at 120+9 minutes, sealing the draw