ST PETERSBURG, Russia (Reuters) - Manager Stanislav Cherchesov said Alexei Miranchuk, Russia's goalscorer in their 1-0 win over Finland on Wednesday, had improved since going to Serie A club Atalanta last year and that the national team was benefiting from his European experience.
Miranchuk scored a stunning first half stoppage time winner in front of a home crowd in St Petersburg, alleviating the sting from Russia's 3-0 loss to Belgium in their opener.
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