Fabio Capello oversaw his first win since taking over as Russia coach as Northern Ireland were beaten 2-0 in Moscow in their 2014 World Cup qualifying Group F opener on Friday.

Russia will look to cement their place in the last eight at Euro 2012 here on Saturday when a draw will suffice in their game with Greece.

Russian striker Roman Pavlyuchenko said on Tuesday if Russia are to have a chance of at least repeating their semi-final appearance at Euro 2008 in this edition they have to beat their opening opponents Czech Republic on Friday.