Russian fans were beaten after the 2022 World Cup qualifying match between the national teams of Russia and Slovenia. This was reported by RIA Novosti.
According to the source, the Russians were attacked by the fans of the opponent’s national team. “After the game we left the stadium and walked to the hotel. We walked without the flowers of the Russian national team. In the dark on one of the streets, locals attacked us from behind: they began to knock on the ground and beat us, ”said the victim.
It is noted that one of the Russians was hospitalized with fractures and multiple bruises. He was supposed to undergo an operation, but the man refused because of his flight to Russia. Local law enforcement agencies have launched an investigation into the incident.
The meeting with Slovenia took place in Maribor on October 11 and ended with the victory of Valery Karpin’s team with a score of 2: 1. For the Russians, defenders Igor Diveev and Georgy Dzhikia scored goals.
Following the results of eight rounds, the Russian team is leading in the group H table, gaining 19 points and overtaking Croatia, whose players have 17 points in their assets and occupy the second position. Russia has guaranteed itself participation in the play-off matches of the selection for the 2022 World Cup.
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