On Monday October 16 in Antalya, Turkey, Kenya came close to pulling off an upset against Russia in a friendly match. Leading 2-1, the Harembee Stars were pegged back in the 89th minute by a goal from Ivan Oblyakov. After Alexander Sobolev's opener (7th), the Kenyans were quickly back in front, but first Anthony Akumu, midfielder for Sagan Tosu (Japan), equalized in the 16th minute, before Masoud Juma, striker for Difaâ El Jadida (Morocco), put them ahead in the 36th. This was the first meeting between the two teams.On October 12, Russia dominated Cameroon in Moscow (1-0).
