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World Cup qualifying: Russia reach finals despite 1-1 draw in Azerbaijan

LUXEMBOURG - OCTOBER 11:  Roman Shirokov of Russia in action during the FIFA 2014 World Cup Qualifier Group F match between Luxembourg and Russia at the Josy Barthel Stadium on October 11, 2013 in Luxembourg, Luxembourg.  (Photo by Paul Gilham/Getty Images)
Image: Roman Shirokov: Scored for Russia

Russia secured their place at next summer's World Cup in Brazil by the narrowest of margins as they drew 1-1 in Azerbaijan.