WROCLAW, Poland (AP)
Alan Dzagoev scored a goal in each half in Russia's masterful display of attacking soccer to beat the Czech Republic 4-1 in their European Championship Group A opener Friday.
Dzagoev and Roman Shirokov gave Russia a 2-0 halftime lead before Vaclav Pilar in the 52nd minute gae the Czechs brief hopes of a comeback.
Dzagoev replied with his second in the 80th minute, and substitute Roman Pavlyuchenko added a fourth in the 82nd.
Russia, a surprise semifinalist four years ago, showed it has the potential to go even further in Poland and Ukraine.
If Euro 2012's opening 1-1 draw between Poland and Greece had more drama than quality, the second group match was a feast of offensive soccer.
Russia produces attacking show to beat Czechs 4-1
Scored a goal by :
Dzagoev 15 , 79
Shirokov 24
Pavlyuchenko 82
scored a goal
PilaĆ 52
Poland draw Greece 1-1
Scored a goal by :
Poland
Lewandowski 17
Greece
Salpingidis 51
Alan Dzagoev scored a goal in each half in Russia's masterful display of attacking soccer to beat the Czech Republic 4-1 in their European Championship Group A opener Friday.
Dzagoev and Roman Shirokov gave Russia a 2-0 halftime lead before Vaclav Pilar in the 52nd minute gae the Czechs brief hopes of a comeback.
Dzagoev replied with his second in the 80th minute, and substitute Roman Pavlyuchenko added a fourth in the 82nd.
Russia, a surprise semifinalist four years ago, showed it has the potential to go even further in Poland and Ukraine.
If Euro 2012's opening 1-1 draw between Poland and Greece had more drama than quality, the second group match was a feast of offensive soccer.
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Russia produces attacking show to beat Czechs 4-1
Scored a goal by :
Dzagoev 15 , 79
Shirokov 24
Pavlyuchenko 82
scored a goal
PilaĆ 52
Poland draw Greece 1-1
Scored a goal by :
Poland
Lewandowski 17
Greece
Salpingidis 51
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