RUSSIA WELCOMES SLOVENIA TO LUZHNIKI TONIGHT

Following the loss to Germany and ultimate second place finish in Group play, Russia is forced to earn its way to the 2010 World Cup through a two-match playoff round against Slovenia.

Beginning this Saturday evening in Moscow at Luzhniki Stadium, with the second leg on 18 November in Maribor, Russia faces a tantalizing test against a well disciplined up and coming side.

For full report please visit preeminent Russian daily sports newspaper Sports-Express (Спорт-Экспресс)