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The second round of the European Championship group stage was opened by the B group match between the national teams of Russia and Finland. The Russians triumphed with a 1-0 victory and secured 3 important points. The match started actively. Already in the 4th minute, Finland's national team sent the ball into the goal, but after VAR review, the goal was canceled due to offside. Later, both teams had several opportunities, but they failed to capitalize on them. The first half was marked by various fouls, injuries, so 6 minutes of stoppage time were added. During that added time, Russia scored in the 2nd minute. Aleksei Miranchuk sent the ball into the far corner of the goal with a great, technical strike and put the Russians ahead 1-0. In the second half, both national teams had more opportunities, but Russia emerged victorious with a 1-0 win over Finland. Now in the group, Russia is tied on points with Finland and Belgium, improving their position to advance to the knockout stages. Finland will probably need at least a point against Belgium to advance to the desired knockout stage.
