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Russia coach Fabio Capello (R) and U.S. coach Jurgen Klinsmann watch their teams during their international friendly soccer match in Krasnodar November 14, 2012. REUTERS/Vitaliy Timkiv

Last-gasp goal earns U.S. draw in Russia
Last-gasp goal earns U.S. draw in Russia
Posted : Wednesday, 14 November 2012 12:32PM

KRASNODAR, Russia (Reuters) - Mix Diskerud scored four minutes into stoppage time as the United States twice fought back from a goal down to hold Russia to a 2-2 draw in a thrilling friendly on Wednesday.

Debutant Fyodor Smolov put the home team 1-0 up in the ninth minute before Michael Bradley leveled with a spectacular volley in the 76th as the Americans improved after a disappointing first half show.

Roman Shirokov restored Russia's advantage with an 84th-minute penalty and it seemed as if they would extend their winning streak to five games under Italian coach Fabio Capello.

Substitute Diskerud's low shot then took a lucky bounce and fooled keeper Vladimir Gabulov in added time.

(Writing by Gennady Fyodorov; editing by Tony Jimenez)

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