Olsen's super save helps Sweden hold Russia

Sweden goalkeeper Robin Olsen pulled off a world-class save as his side held Russia to a 0-0 draw in their UEFA Nations League B, Group 2 clash in Kaliningrad.

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Robin Olsen helped Sweden earn a point in Kaliningrad Source: Getty Images

Both teams exited this year's FIFA World Cup at the quarter-final stage and Sweden once again showcased the defensive stability that has made them so hard to beat under coach Janne Andersson.

The hosts failed to convert their dominance of possession into shots on target until 10 minutes from full-time, when Olsen had to make a superb, acrobatic save to keep out a fearsome effort from Daler Kuzyaev.

That was the closest either side came to breaking the deadlock and the result leaves Russia top of the group on four points after two games.

Russia face second-placed Turkey, who are a point adrift, on Sunday afternoon (Monday morning AEDT), with bottom on one point ahead of their friendly with Slovakia on Tuesday evening (Wednesday morning AEDT).


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Published 12 October 2018 9:31am
Source: Reuters


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