After much violence on the streets between these rival sets of fans, there's a heavy police presence inside the stadiumPhotograph: Shaun Botterill/Getty ImagesFirst blood in the match is struck by Russia – in the 37th minute they take a deserved lead through Alan Dzagoev's headerPhotograph: guardian.co.ukRussia won their first group match 4-1, but Poland are still posing a sporadic threat in this clashPhotograph: guardian.co.uk
In the second half a wonderful curling effort from their captain, Jakub Blaszczykowski, gives Poland parityPhotograph: guardian.co.ukAnd sends the players, stadium and nation deliriousPhotograph: guardian.co.ukThere's desperation all round as both sides hunt a winner, but it can't be foundPhotograph: guardian.co.ukRussia's Andrey Arshavin looks miserable as the final whistle blows. His side still top the group, but theoretically any of the four teams in Group A could still go through to the knock-out stages. Final score: 1-1Photograph: guardian.co.uk
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