Fyodor Smolov’s second-half strike sealed victory for Russia in their Confederations Cup opener against New Zealand.
Russia cruised to a comfortable 2-0 win over New Zealand as the hosts made a confident start to the Confederations Cup.
Three of the previous nine Confederations Cups have been won by the host nation and Russia, playing in the tournament for the first time, impressed with victory in Saint Petersburg.
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