The lack of off-the-ball movement and individual errors were the main reasons for Russia’s defeat in the second-leg play-off match against Slovenia, according to former national team coach Boris Ignatyev.
Slovenia celebrates the only goal of the game.
© POOL / Go to the mediabankRussian President Dmitry Medvedev (center) and Slovenian Prime Minister Borut Pahor (left) in the stands at the stadium.
Russian President Dmitry Medvedev (center) and Slovenian Prime Minister Borut Pahor (left) in the stands at the stadium.
© RIA Novosti . Ilya Pitalev / Go to the mediabankFrom left: Slovenia’s defender Bojan Jokic and Russia’s forward Andrei Arshavin.
From left: Slovenia’s defender Bojan Jokic and Russia’s forward Andrei Arshavin.
© RIA Novosti . Ilya Pitalev / Go to the mediabankSlovenia celebrates qualifying for the World Cup 2010.
Slovenia celebrates qualifying for the World Cup 2010.
© RIA Novosti . Ilya Pitalev / Go to the mediabankGuus Hiddink, head coach for the Russian national football team
Guus Hiddink, head coach for the Russian national football team
© RIA Novosti . Ilya Pitalev / Go to the mediabankOn November 18, Russian President Dmitry Medvedev was at the stadium in Maribor to watch the World Cup 2010 playoff match between Slovenia and Russia.
On November 18, Russian President Dmitry Medvedev was at the stadium in Maribor to watch the World Cup 2010 playoff match between Slovenia and Russia.
Dmitry Medvedev – upset like all Russian fans.
Football fans: tears of disappointment.