Disastrous start for Russia

In their first match Russia lost to Spain 1:4.
Many mistakes in the back. Central defender Kolodin instead of clearing the ball tried to dribble it past Torres and was robbed by him. Torres squared to ball to Villa who coolly converted in empty net.
Russia could get a lifeline but Ziryanov hit the post after neat passing in the box.
At the end of the first half Russia conceded another unnecessary goal. Iniesta send a cutting pass through the center that put Villa one on one where he just connected with a ball sending it below advancing Akinfeev. It seemed that Russia goalkeeper could have done better in this situation.
In the second half Russia still have the possession but their attack lacked the creativity and sharpness that suspended Arshavin could add. Rolling the ball in midfield, passing back - that's the main impression of Russia's possession.
The subs Bystrov and replacing him Adamov never looked up to the task not bringing anything to the game. Torbinsky, another sub, looked a little better, won a free kick 30m in front of the goal but sent it over.
Villa scored his third bamboozling through Russian defense teasing Shirokov who turned to slow for lively Villa.
Pavluchenko converted a corner kick with a powerful header. A little consolation for Russia before conceding the fourth.
At the end another shot from Villa was parried in the path of another substitute Fabregas who easily nodded in with a header perhaps being in offside position.

Sweden beat defensive Greece 2:0 in another game in a group D.