Russia extends winless run against Turkey ahead of WC

MOSCOW, June 06 (AP): Russia will go into its home World Cup without a win in seven games after drawing 1-1 with an under-strength Turkey team on Tuesday.
Russia's players left the field to jeers from some in the crowd, having recorded just one shot on target in their last two friendlies before the World Cup.
"I don't think there's any need to worry," Russia coach Stanislav Cherchesov said. "Today is only June 05 and our (opening World Cup) game is June 14 at 6 p.m., if I remember rightly. There's still enough time."
Alexander Samedov put Russia ahead in the 36th minute with an elegant chip over goalkeeper Serkan Kirintili from a tight angle off a pass from Alan Dzagoev.