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Russia and Korea Play to Hard Fought 1-1 Draw

Clear-cut chances were at a premium for either team, who met for the first time in November during a 2-1 win for Russia.

(RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil) - Errors at either end saw Russia and Korea Republic share the spoils in Group H, with Igor Akinfeev gifting the Asian side the lead before Alexander Kerzhakov tapped in following a goal-mouth scramble to see it finish 1-1.

The final pair of sides to take their bows at 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil provided unconvincing displays as both struggled to break the other down at the Arena Pantanal.