Russia will need to contain their nervous energy as they make their World Cup debut, the last team to appear at the tournament in New Zealand, when they face the United States in their Pool C clash in New Plymouth.
World Cup / 1st Round
Yarrow Stadium / 15.09.2011
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80'
Russia 6-13 USA - FULL-TIME! The last roll of the dice for Russia but the ball goes forward and the USA hold on for victory.
79'
Clever penalised for a late charge and a Russia penalty. Should have been a yellow card but it is a Russia put-in at the scrum 25m from the line.
78'
Victor Gresev charges down the left, he is looking for support with Russia into US territory.
77'
Russia 6-13 USA - A change of kicker and Konstantin Rachkov makes the penalty to set up a grandstand finish.
76'
Another penalty for Russia as the US are penalised for not releasing the ball.
75'
Paul Emerick penalised for not rolling away. But Kushnarev misses touch by a distance when he could have pinned the US deep into their own 22.
74'
Great read at the line-out from John van der Giessen but Usasz' kick is straight into touch to hand Russia another chance.
73'
Alexander Khrokin on for Sergey Popov.
72'
Partial redemption from Kushnarev with a great kick into the corner.
71'
Kushnarev should have taken advantage of that moment of ill discipline but he misses his penalty attempt from in front of the posts.
70'
A confrontation between Clever and Byrnes and the US stalwart is penalised 10m.
69'
Roland Suniula penalised for not rolling away and line-out ball on the US 22 for Russia.
68'
Great pressure from Russia but the US fly back clear and the men in red lose about 20m.
67'
Tim Usasz on for Petri at scrum-half for the US.
66'
Width from Russia but too much of a flat line and they are unable to get over the goal line. Shakirov knocks on.
65'
Scott LaValla replaces Nic Johnson.
64'
A 10th handling error from the US and Russia are on the front foot inside the Eagles' 22.
63'
Russia 3-13 USA - Finally Wyles makes a kick and the US extend their lead to 10 points.
62'
Australian Adam Byrnes aims to make an impact off the bench, he is on for Denis Antonov.
61'
Russia offside and now Wyles has a chance in front of the posts.