Capello's Russia beat Portugal 1-0

An early goal from Aleksandr Kerzhakov was enough to hand Russia all three points against Portugal in Moscow

The Zenit St Petersburg man fired past Rui Patricio with just six minutes on the clock to hand Fabio Capello’s men a crucial victory in their Group F World Cup Qualifier.

Russians celebrate a goal. PIC/AFP

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