Russia 6-0 Namibia: Five second-half goals seal comfortable friendly win (full match highlights)

Russia secured their second consecutive victory of the current training camp with a commanding 6-0 win over Namibia at the Yekaterinburg Arena. The match, played on 3 October 2026, was the first-ever meeting between the two nations. Lechi Sadulaev opened the scoring in the 37th minute, firing low past the goalkeeper after a pass from Artem Karpukas. Namibia held their own before the break and even created a few chances, but Russia took full control in the second half. Danil Prutsev doubled the lead on 54 minutes, converting Kirill Glebov's headed assist. Konstantin Tyukavin made it three on 65 minutes from Ivan Oblyakov's cutback. Substitute Maksim Glushenkov added a fourth on 84 minutes, lofting the ball over the goalkeeper after a pass from Maksim Petrov. Petrov converted a penalty three minutes later, and in stoppage time Namibia goalkeeper Kamaijanda Ndisiro turned Glushenkov's corner into his own net. Russia head coach Valerii Karpin praised Namibia for sticking to their style of play and trying to build from the back even under high pressing. Namibia coach Collin Benjamin admitted his side began to panic after conceding the second goal. Russia have been suspended from international competition since 2022 but continue to play friendly matches. They face Nigeria in Nizhny Novgorod on 6 October. Can Russia maintain their form despite the ongoing suspension from official tournaments.

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