Russia Line-Up: Malafeev, Ignashevich, A.Berezutski, Anyukov, Zhirkov, Zyryanov, Shirokov, Denisov, Kerzhakov (Pavlyuchenko, 70'), Arshavin, Dzagoev (Izmaylov, 80')
A blast from Jakub Blaszczykowski ensured Poland would gain their second draw from the group stage after trailing from Alan Dzagoev's third goal of the tournament. The hosts now sit third on two points with Russia on top with fourth. Group A will probably be settled when Poland and Czech Republic meet in the final game.
Once again Andrei Arshavin produced his Zenit form but his service went to waste with Alexsandr Kerzhakov producing another lacklustre performance in front of goal. But Arshavin's efforts would not go to waste when his 37th minute free-kick was headed home by the starlet, Dzagoev.
Blaszczykowski came closest to equalising straight after going behind but Russia remained in control until half-time. Poland came out a little better in the second half and the Borussia Dortmund winger cut inside and blasted the ball past Vyacheslav Malafeev 12-minutes after the restart to equalise magnificently.
Russia looked to tire towards the end of the game and had better chances to win the game. But Malafeev wasn't really tested and the hosts also seemed tired as they played out the remainder of the 1-1 draw.
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