Russia beat Turkey 2-1 Friday in their first UEFA Nations League game.
Turkey was defeated at home in the League B, Group 2 match.
The first half ended 1-1 with a goal by Russia’s Denis Cheryshev and one by Turkey’s Serdar Aziz as he equalized close to half-time. But Artem Dzyuba restored Russia’s lead four minutes after the break and the match ended 1-2.
The second day of the tournament ended with seven matches.
Sweden will host Turkey on Monday.
Other results of the second day are as follows:
– League A
Group 3: Italy – Poland: 1-1
– League B
Group 2: Turkey – Russia: 1-2
– League C
Group 1: Albania – Israel: 1-0
Group 4: Lithuania – Serbia: 0-1
Romania – Montenegro: 0-0
– League D
Group 3: Azerbaijan – Kosovo: 0-0
Faroe Islands – Malta: 3-
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