The 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup begins this weekend, as tournament hosts Russian Federation take on New Zealand.
After New Zealand lost possession in a risky area, Poloz's neat touch released Glushakov, who clipped his finish over Marinovic and off the post before Boxall bundled the ball into his own net as he and Smith were trying to clear the ball off the goal yard.
From Saturday to July 2, Russian Federation is hosting the Confederations, the main warm-up event for next year's World Cup.
After addressing the crowd at the end of another dismal opening ceremony, Putin sat back alongside Federation Internationale de Football Association president Gianni Infantino and expected to be entertained.
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Hosts Russia eased to a 2-0 win over New Zealand here Saturday in the opening match of the Confederations Cup, a tournament seen as a test for the country before it stages next year's World Cup.
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Russian Federation made a rapid start, with Aleksandr Golovin having a drive unconvincingly dealt with by New Zealand goalkeeper Stefan Marinovic, before the hosts were twice denied by goal-line clearances. Right back Alexander Samedov provided the assist with a square ball across the face of goal, and Fedor Smolov was in flawless position at the far post to poke it into the back of the net.
Portugal, who are making their debut at the Confederations Cup, go into the clash with Mexico on the back of a convincing 3-0 World Cup qualifying win away against Latvia. "Welcome to the FIFA Confederations Cup in Russia", Infantino said. "But we will be able to check whether we've done everything right only once we play in official matches". Though 50,251 were in St. Petersburg Stadium that still left more than 10,000 empty seats. This will be an important outing for both sides in a group which also features Portugal and Mexico.
Russian Federation have had a good run of games coming into the Confederations Cup.
"I believe we will have the same team as we did in this game against Portugal".
"If we apply it to perfection we have a very good chance of beating Portugal".
Boxall once again made a mess of his attempted clearance and Smolov stabbed the ball into an open net at the far post to seal the three points. "Now that's out of the way, and we know more than most teams what to expect from Mexico".
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