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Pavlyuchenko hat-trick powers Russia past Armenia [Jun 04, 2011] ST PETERSBURG (Reuters) - Roman Pavlyuchenko struck a hat-trick to give Russia a valuable 3-1 win over Armenia in European Championship qualifying Group B on Saturday. [via YahooNews] More >>

Russia look for points at home to Armenia [Jun 04, 2011] SOCCER:RUSSIA MIDFIELDER Diniyar Bilyaletdinov has stressed the need for three points at home to Armenia today as Dick Advocaat?s side look to strengthen their challenge in Group B. [via YahooNews] More >>

Bilyaletdinov eyeing home victory [Jun 03, 2011] Diniyar Bilyaletdinov feels Russia need to collect all three points against Armenia as they look to pull clear of Slovakia and the Republic of Ireland in the battle for UEFA EURO 2012 qualification from Group B. [via YahooNews] More >>

Euro 2012 qualifying preview: Groups B, F, G & H [Jun 03, 2011] Dick Advocaat's men are currently second in Group B on their head-to-head record with leaders Slovakia who they lost to 1-0 back in September. Russia can go top with at least a point against Armenia, at least for a few hours with Slovakia entertaining Andorra later on in the evening. [via YahooNews] More >>

Pogrebnyak: Consistency is the key [Jun 02, 2011] Prior to Russia?s home meeting with Armenia, striker Pavel Pogrebnyak spoke exclusively to FIFA.com about coaches, opponents, past problems and his desire to play his part at [via YahooNews] More >>

Bilyaletdinov spells out Russian caution [Jun 02, 2011] Russia can climb clear in Group B, if only briefly, by beating Armenia on Saturday but midfielder Diniyar Bilyaletdinov warned that their improving opponents should not be taken lightly. [via YahooNews] More >>

Russia keen to hold off Armenia in Euro qualifying [Mar 25, 2011] Russia needs a victory in Armenia on Saturday to remain on top of Group B halfway through qualifying for next year's European Championship. Russia leads the group by two points. Armenia, Slovakia and Ireland are tied for second. "We are going there to win," Russia coach Dick Advocaat said, stressing the need to match Armenia's physical approach on the field. [via YahooNews] More >>

Zhirkov boosts Group B leaders Russia [Mar 21, 2011] Yuri Zhirkov is back in Group B leaders Russia's squad for Friday's trip to Armenia, one of three teams along with the Republic of Ireland and Slovakia who are only two points adrift. [via YahooNews] More >>