Record-breaking Ignashevich helps Russia win in Moldova


Russia's Sergei Ignashevich (C) celebrates his goal with team mates during their Euro 2016 group G qualifying soccer match against Moldova at the Zimbru stadium in Chisinau, Moldova, October 9, 2015. REUTERS/Gleb Garanich

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Sergei Ignashevich celebrated becoming Russia's most capped player scoring in a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Moldova in Chisinau, which leaves Russia on course to qualify for Euro 2016.

The 36 year-old, who broke Viktor Onopko's appearance record by winning his 110th cap, opened the scoring from close range after 58 minutes, before Artem Dzyuba sealed victory with 12 minutes to go. 

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