In 2017, the fans of the Russian national team had a unique opportunity to see their team at the Confederations Cup. After all, we cannot hope that our team will get there not as the host country of the World Cup, but as the winner of the world or continental championship, in the near future, alas, is not necessary.
2017 FIFA Confederations Cup
- Tournament hosts: Russia.
- Dates: June 17 - July 2.
- Number of participants: 8.
- Winner: Germany.
- Top scorers: Timo Werner, Leon Goretzka, Lars Stindl (all - Germany) - 3 goals each.
- Best Player - Julian Draxler (Germany).
- Best Goalkeeper: (Chile)
The composition of the groups as a result of the draw was as follows:
- Russia, Portugal, Mexico, New Zealand.
- Germany, Cameroon, Chile, Australia.
Tournament innovation
Video replays are a revolutionary innovation that all experts and fans have been waiting for, some with bright hopes, and some with indignation. It was agreed that they can be used in controversial situations when a goal scored, assigning a penalty, sending off and determining the player who should be punished for breaking the rules.
I will say right away that the use of video replays exceeded all expectations, skeptics actually had no arguments in favor of abandoning the innovation. More on this below.
Ceremony and opening
The opening ceremony of the tournament took place in St. Petersburg, at the stadium of the same name, which in Russia is called "Krestovsky". About two thousand people in the theatrical show talked about the traditions, history, culture and nature of Russia.
Group stage
Group A
In the opening match, the Russian national team confidently, albeit not without difficulty, defeated the New Zealand team with a score of 2: 0. It was clear that our guys are trying, playing with full dedication. We were concerned that these trump cards alone would not be enough for us in the matches with the Portuguese and Mexicans.
In the end, it turned out that way - in the debut of the game with the European champions, the defense of the Russians yawned Cristiano Ronaldo, and the attack could not score. The Russian national team started the match with Mexico great: the players moved a lot, created chances and opened the score. But then they conceded a quick return goal, and in the second half they were noticeably addicted physically. In the case of the second goal of the Mexicans, it was not without a mistake by Igor Akinfeev, whose mistakes in the game for the national team have become commonplace.
The favorites of the group, the Portuguese and the Mexicans, parted in the first round (the Mexican team fought back in the time added by the referee), and then dealt with weaker rivals. The only difference is that the Portuguese did this relatively easily, while the Mexicans did it with quite a lot of tension.
Returning to the topic of video replays. In the match Portugal - Mexico, one goal of the Portuguese was canceled, and the other, on the contrary, was counted after the promoter by the referee of the video. It took a few minutes, but decisions taken no one asked questions.
As for the New Zealand national team, it has not demonstrated anything except fighting qualities. However, no one expected her otherwise. In a duel against the Mexican national team, the New Zealanders even opened an account - this was done by the representative of the Championship from Leeds, Chris Wood.
Group B
In this group, the national teams of Germany and Chile were stronger than their competitors, although the Australians and Cameroonians resisted desperately. The fate of the matches Chile - Cameroon and Germany - Cameroon was decided in the last ten minutes, the Australians fought to the end with the Germans, and in the match with the Chile national team they completely drew, keeping the chances of leaving the group until the end of the match.
At the same time, I would like to note that Joachim Löw decided to check the nearest reserve and the not the strongest variant of the German national team came to the tournament. However, the choice of players for the Germans is so great that in such a composition they were the favorites of the tournament, having managed to confirm this in practice.
Semifinals
Chile 0-0 Portugal, 3-0 on penalties
The teams played a double-edged match, jointly inflicting 30 shots on goal, but failed to score in 120 minutes. Although in their last attack the Chileans should have done this, but the ball hit the frame twice in a row.
And the penalty shootout turned into a benefit for Claudio Bravo, who managed to reflect all three penalties! I confess that I have never seen anything like it.
Germany - Mexico 4: 1 (2: 0)
It seems that the Bundesmanschaft players got used to each other during the tournament, at least the German national team played better than in the group stage. By the 8th minute, the scoreboard was burning 2: 0, the author of both goals was Leon Goretzka.
After that, the Germans slowed down, and the players of the Mexican national team went ahead and created several very dangerous moments... The German goalkeeper Marc-André Ter-Stegen worked hard (he saved 8 shots on target in total), and the Mexicans ruined a number of moments themselves.
In the 59th minute, Timo Werner finally removed all questions, and at the end of the match the teams exchanged goals.
3rd place match
Portugal - Mexico 2: 1 (0: 0, 1: 1, in additional time – 1:0)
Regarding the holding of matches for the third place, the question periodically arises as to why they are needed. This meeting did not raise such questions - the match turned out to be interesting and dramatic.
In the 13th minute, the Portuguese were entitled to a penalty, and the referee took advantage of the replay. But it was Andre Silva's kick that pulled in (the Portuguese had some kind of curse from the penalty spot in this tournament!).
At the very beginning of the second half, the central defender of the Portuguese national team Neto sends the ball into his own goal, and already in the time added by the referee, his colleague Pepe equalizes the score.
In overtime, the Portuguese got another penalty, and this time Silva was accurate. The teams ended the match with incomplete compositions - Portuguese Nelson Semedu and Mexican Raul Jimenez were sent off the field. Interestingly, both represented the same club - Benfica.
2017 Confederations Cup Final
Germany - Chile 1: 0 (1: 0)
The tournament ended with a decent finale. The beginning was behind the Chileans - they pressed the Germans to the gate and had several good chances Score. And how he failed to finish off the ball after Ter-Stegen's save, which parried Arthur Vidal's blow, he probably did not understand either.
In the 20th minute, the Germans punished the opponent - Timo Werner robbed Marcelo Diaz on the line of someone else's penalty area, was not greedy and rolled the ball to Lars Stindl, who was left to hit an empty net.
In the future, the Chileans continued to attack, but the German national team held out, and Ter-Stegen was recognized best player match.
- Confederations Cup matches were held in four cities - Moscow, St. Petersburg, Kazan and Sochi.
- The Russian national team turned out to be the only team that included players from the same championship clubs.
- By the author best goal the tournament was recognized by the Mexican Marco Fabian (goal in the semifinals against Germany).
- According to FIFA, 36 decisions of the referees at the tournament were made using the VAR system, 6 of them were canceled, each of which influenced the result of the matches. After that, practically no one had any questions about the usefulness of video replays.
- The German national team became the youngest winner of the Confederations Cup, the average age of the players was 24 years and 4 months.
- tournament was the cat Achilles from the Hermitage. However, he did not receive wide popularity, unlike many of his predecessors. After all, every joke is only good the first time.
We can say that the rehearsal for the 2018 World Cup was quite a success. Let's see how the main performance will turn out.
Below we will tell you where the 2017 Confederations Cup will take place, in which cities, and in which ones.
St. Petersburg
The 2017 Confederations Cup will start from St. Petersburg, it is here, on June 16, that the grand opening of the championship will take place, and the first game with the participation of teams from Russia and Mexico.
Petersburg is a tourist Mecca of Russia, there is no other city where there would be such a large number of museums, palaces, temples, drawbridges and much more. Fans will have something to do in their free time from football, given that only 16 matches will take place at the tournament, there will be more than enough time for themselves.
Several fan zones will be located in the city at once, which is very reasonable, given the size of St. Petersburg.
Moscow
The capital is represented at the Confederation Cup by only one arena, all meetings will be held in Tushino. To be honest, it is not the best location from the point of view of an ordinary tourist. Otherwise, you cannot get to the nearest sights by metro.
First of all, it is worth visiting the Kremlin, St. Basil's Cathedral and the mausoleum with the restless body of the leader of the people. Arbat and Vorobyovy Gory are also must-see, with a beautiful view of the main arena of the 2018 World Cup.
Moscow is the most advanced city in our country, so there is everything for a comfortable life here.
Kazan
The oldest city on the territory of modern Russia, will host important meetings and. The city has long been accustomed to massive sporting events, the 2013 Summer Universiade was held here. There are many performances in Tatarstan professional clubs by different types sports.
In Kazan, there is where to walk, this is the Volga embankment, and beautiful parks, but the Kazan Kremlin stands apart, which survived many battles, and was repeatedly burned and plundered. This building has stood in its place for more than five hundred years, and here, Orthodox churches and Muslim mosques coexist peacefully.
Sochi
The southernmost city of the upcoming tournament. For a hundred years, the Black Sea coast has been considered the main resort for Russians. On the eve of winter olympic Games, the city began to change beyond recognition, now it is a modern resort metropolis.
There is something to see in, but the fans will most likely be better off walking along Olympic Parklocated outside Sochi. There are many squares and alleys, squares and parks, as well as, which is important in the summer, there are gorgeous beaches prepared for a comfortable stay.
Now you know where the 2017 Confederations Cup will take place, at least in which cities.
Let's move on to the stadiums, highlight their main characteristics and matches. Let's list all arenas:
- Kazan Arena
- Opening Arena
Saint Petersburg Arena
The St. Petersburg Arena was built only in 2017, it was a great construction project that seemed to never end. But still, after multiple stops and scandals, the stadium hosted several matches with the participation of FC Zenit.
The arena accommodates over 68 thousand fans and is equipped with a retractable roof and a roll-out field.
Here the match will take place opening Russia - Mexico 17 June. On June 22, the teams of Australia and Cameroon will meet, and on 24, Portugal and will play in the 3rd round. The apotheosis will be the final of the tournament, which will take place late in the evening on July 2.
Kazan Arena
The stadium in Tatarstan was built a long time ago, in 2013 it hosted the Summer Universiade, and in 2015 the World Championship in aquatic species sports. Currently, FC Rubin plays home matches on the green lawn of the handsome stadium. The arena seats about 45 thousand spectators; a giant media canvas has been mounted on the facade of the stadium, which can broadcast live football battles.
Kazan Arena will receive the first visitors of the Confederations Cup on June 18, Mexico and Portugal will meet. On June 22, Chile will play here and, on June 24, Russia will play a decisive match against Mexico. On June 28, Kazan Arena will say goodbye to the tournament by playing its first semifinal match.
Fisht
The Sochi Stadium was built in 2013 specifically for winter Olympics 2014, the opening and closing ceremonies were held here world games... It is modern sports complex, recently underwent reconstruction, part of the roof was dismantled and the total capacity of the arena was increased, and a fresh, green lawn was also laid. Now the arena can accommodate almost 45 thousand fans.
On June 19, Fisht will open its stands to fans in Germany and Australia. On June 21, the green Sochi lawn will be tested by the players of Mexico and New Zealand, and on June 25, Germany will play with Cameroon. On June 29, Fisht will host the second semi-final match.
Opening Arena
The second Moscow stadium will be used, like all the other arenas of the tournament, for four matches. The arena was built by the management of Spartak for the team of the same name in 2015. Since then, on the lawn of the red and white arena, the Russian national team has played several football matches... This building can accommodate about 45 thousand fans.
On June 18, Moscow will host the Chile - Cameroon match. On June 21, a fateful match for our team against Portugal will take place. Chile and Australia will meet on June 25. Otkrytie Arena will not take part in the semi-finals, but will play for the third place on July 2 as a bonus.
We found out where the 2017 Confederations Cup will take place, now it's time to prepare for the 2018 World Cup.
What will happen after the 2017 Confederations Cup
In July, the 2017 Confederations Cup will end, during which four of our stadiums will be tested globally. After that, the most important, final stage of preparation for the 2018 World Cup will begin. Errors that will be identified during the Confederation Cup will be passed on to other cities and stadiums, all actions will be coordinated so that the World Cup goes smoothly.
You already know where the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup and 2018 World Cup will take place, so let us host the best world tournaments in history.
Every year Orthodox believers in Russia celebrate a holiday -Nativity of the Blessed Virgin .
This day is celebrated by the Orthodox Church as a day of worldwide joy. The blessed event took place in the small Galilean city of Nazareth (according to other sources - in Jerusalem).
The parents of the Virgin Mary, the righteous Joachim and Anna, did not have children for a long time. Anna and Joachim were sterile, and in those days this was considered a punishment for the sins they allegedly committed. Because of this, the couple endured bullying from their compatriots, and absolutely not justified, since they behaved very decently.
Despite constant ridicule, the future parents of the Most Holy Theotokos did not lose hope that someday they would have a child, and passionately prayed to God for this. Besides prayers, to high rank to be the parents of the Blessed Virgin Mary, the future mother of our Lord Jesus Christ, they prepared themselves for a virtuous life and worthy behavior.
When Joachim and Anna were already in adulthood, the Archangel Gabriel appeared to them and told the good news that their prayers had been answered and that they would have a daughter, Mary, through whom salvation would be granted to the whole world.
The full name of the holiday sounds like this:
Nativity of the Most Holy Lady of our Theotokos and Ever-Virgin Mary.
Other events on September 21:
* Day of military glorydedicated to the victory of the Russian regiments in the Battle of Kulikovo. Six and a half centuries ago, Russian troops led by Dmitry Donskoy fought the hordes of the Golden Horde. The battle took place on the Kulikovo field and marked the beginning of the liberation of Russia from the rule of foreign invaders who came from the East.* International Day of Peace... The event was established by the United Nations and is dedicated to "establishing world peace", and most importantly - ending the wars. On September 21, the opposing sides temporarily cease the conduct of hostilities (they introduce a "ceasefire regime").
* World Day of Russian Unity - so far this is an unofficial holiday, which has been celebrated on September 21 since 2010.
The Confederations Cup is an international football tournament among national teams, held every 4 years under the auspices of the International Football Federation (FIFA).
When and where will the 2017 Confederations Cup take place?
Traditionally, the Confederations Cup is held in the host country of the FIFA World Cup a year before the World Cup itself. In 2018 championship will be held in Russia, accordingly, this year our country will host the participants of the Confederations Cup. Competitions will be held from June 17 to July 2, 2017.
Which cities will host the 2017 Confederations Cup participants?
The tournament will be hosted by four cities: Moscow, St. Petersburg, Kazan and Sochi. The participating teams will play in stadiums that will later host the World Cup matches.
Who participates in the Confederations Cup?
The team of the host country, the winners of the previous world championship and each of the six continental championships (Europe, South America, North and Central America, Africa, Asia, Oceania countries), held by the respective confederations, take part in the cup. Thus, eight teams take part in the cup.
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Qualification date |
Qualified as |
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Host of the championship, organizer of the 2018 World Cup |
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Germany |
2014 World Cup Winner |
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Australia |
2015 Asian Cup Winner |
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America's Cup Winner 2015 |
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Winner of the play-off match between the 2013 Gold Cup and 2015 Gold Cup winners |
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New Zealand |
OFC Nations Cup Winner 2016 |
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Portugal |
European Championship Winner 2016 |
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2017 Africa Cup of Nations Winner |
With whom and where will the Russian national team play?
Russia, as the host team, will traditionally play in Group A, which includes the Portuguese national team, as well as New Zealand and Mexico.
On June 17, the Russian national team will play their first match in the tournament with New Zealand (St. Petersburg), on June 21 with Portugal (Moscow), and on June 24 in Kazan with Mexico.
The teams of Germany, Chile, Australia and Cameroon will play in Group B according to the results of the draw.
According to the results of the group stage, the two best teams will advance to the semifinals of the tournament.
What stadiums will the tournament be held in?
Confederations Cup matches will be played at the Moscow Spartak stadium (capacity - 45,360 people), the Fisht Arena in Sochi, built for the 2014 Olympics (47,659 seats), Kazan Arena, built for the 2013 Universiade (at 45,105 people), and the Krestovsky stadium under construction in St. Petersburg (capacity 67,739 people).
Where can I buy tickets for the tournament matches?
You can order tickets on the FIFA website on a special tab \u003e\u003e. From December 1, 2016 to January 19, 2017, tickets were sold by lot, from March 1 to April 5, sales will be on a first come, first served basis. Ticket prices range from $ 70 to $ 245. At the same time, a special category of tickets has been allocated for Russians - prices for it are from 960 rubles.
From June 17 to July 2, 2017, the Confederations Football Cup was held in Russia (Moscow, St. Petersburg, Sochi and Kazan).
The tournament, which is held a year before the World Cup, was attended by eight teams: Russia (host of the 2018 World Cup), Portugal (Euro 2016 champion), Germany (2014 world champion), Chile (2015 South America champion), Australia (2015 Asian champion), Mexico (2015 CONCACAF Cup winner), New Zealand (2016 OFK Nations Cup winner) and Cameroon (2017 African champion).
The tournament was held a year beforefIFA World Cup , which will be held in Russia from June 14 to July 15, 2018.
Group composition
In Group A, the Russian national team was accompanied by New Zealand, Portugal and Mexico. Group B will feature teams from Chile, Australia, Germany and Cameroon.
Mexico was the only team to compete in the 2013 Confederations Cup.
Confederations Cup 2017: schedule and results
June 17, 2017, Saturday
18:00 Russia - New Zealand - 2: 0 (St. Petersburg)
Goals: Boxall, 31, own goal, Smolov, 69.
Before this game, the teams met each other for the only time - at the 1982 World Cup. The USSR national team won 3: 0.
18 June 2017, Sunday
18:00 Portugal 2-2 Mexico (Kazan)
For the Mexican national team, this Confederations Cup is the 7th in a row and it has caught up with Brazil in terms of the number of participation in the tournament.
21:00 Cameroon 0-2 Chile (Moscow)
21st of June 2017 Nov., Wednesday
18:00 Russia - Portugal - 0: 1 (Moscow)
Goal: Cristiano Ronaldo, 8.
The match in Krasnodar in November 2015 ended in a 1-0 win for the hosts. Opposition history: 10 matches, 3 wins, 1 draw, 6 losses, goal difference 9-14.
21:00 Mexico - New Zealand - 2: 1 (Sochi)
June 22, 2017, Thursday
18:00 Cameroon - Australia - 1: 1 (St. Petersburg)
21:00 Germany - Chile - 1: 1 (Kazan)
June 24, 2017, Saturday
18:00 Mexico - Russia - 2: 1 (Kazan)
Goals: Samedov, 25, Arauho, 30, Lozano, 52.
The friendly game between Russia and Mexico in Auckland on February 2, 1994 ended with the victory of our team with a score of 4: 1. Opposition history: 12 matches, 4 wins, 7 draws, 1 loss, goal difference 12-3.
18:00 New Zealand 0-4 Portugal (Saint Petersburg)
The final position of the teams in group A: Portugal - 7 points, Mexico - 7 points, Russia - 3 points, New Zealand - 0 points.
June 25, 2017, Sunday
18:00 Germany - Cameroon - 3: 1 (Sochi)
18:00 Chile - Australia - 1: 1 (Moscow)
The final position of the teams in group B: Germany - 7 points, Chile - 5 points, Australia - 2 points, Cameroon - 1 point.
1/2 finals
July 2, 2017, Sunday
15:00 Match for 3rd place Portugal - Mexico - 2: 1 (Moscow)
21:00 Final Chile - Germany - 0: 1 (St. Petersburg)
The first round of the next season