Russia, Nigeria play to dramatic 3‑3 draw
MOSCOW (Interstat) — Russia and Nigeria finished level at 3-3 on Tuesday after a late Nigeria goal erased Russia’s second-half lead. Nigeria struck first in the 10th minute when Kelechi Iheanacho scored. Lechii Sadulaev equalized in the 30th, Matvey Kislyak put Russia ahead in first-half stoppage time, and Miranchuk Al. made it 3-1 in the 54th. Peter Edokpolor pulled one back in the 78th, and Akor Adams equalized in the fourth minute of stoppage time. Kislyak finished with a goal and an assist over 90 minutes. Sadulaev scored and was booked, while Oblyakov and Nwoko also received yellow cards. Alexander Sobolev added an assist. Abdullahi Ibrahim Bewene provided an assist, while Umar Abubakar had an assist and a yellow card. Russia moved to one win, no losses and a draw in the competition. Nigeria stood at no wins, no losses and a draw. Their all-competitions records matched those marks.