Igor Akinfeev’s awful mistake saw tournament hosts Russia exit from the Confederations Cup after a 2-1 loss to Mexico.
Igor Akinfeev’s mistake proved costly as Mexico came from behind to beat 10-man Russia 2-1 to book a place in the Confederations Cup semi-finals and send the hosts crashing out.
Stanislav Cherchesov’s side needed to win to qualify for the knockout rounds from Group A but despite scoring the opening goal Russia self-destructed by conceding two terrible goals that gifted Mexico victory.
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