Russia 2-2 Brazil 1996: Radimov's Stunner & Ronaldo's Penalty – Full Match Highlights

On August 28, 1996, a friendly match between Russia and Brazil at the Dynamo Stadium in Moscow became an unforgettable football celebration. The Russian team, managed by Boris Ignatyev, twice took the lead and held the world champions to a 2-2 draw. Yuri Nikiforov opened the scoring from the penalty spot in the 18th minute after substitute Vladislav Radimov was brought down in the box. Brazil equalised through Donizetti in the 47th minute. The defining moment came in the 80th minute when Radimov unleashed a thunderous strike from 20 metres past the Brazilian goalkeeper to score his first-ever goal for the national team. Radimov later called it the best goal of his career, a moment filled with nostalgia. The match was not over yet as the legendary 19-year-old Ronaldo converted a penalty in the 85th minute to make it 2-2. The game also saw red cards for Cafu and Viktor Onopko, adding to the drama. Radimov's goal remains one of the greatest strikes in Russian football history, a moment that Ronaldo and the Brazilians would never forget.