Welcome to live text commentary of Russia's World Cup qualifying Group F encounter with Portugal at the Luzhniki Stadium.

GOAL! Shirokov slides a precise through ball into the path of Kerzhakov, who produces a very composed finish to slam the ball beyond Patricio in emphatic fashion - it's a superb goal from Russia, and they are in front! No less than Capello's side have deserved after a bright opening.

Portugal are really struggling to get on the ball here and to keep it as Nani loses possession to Denisov.

It's all Russia early on as Portugal sit back and look to soak up this possession from their hosts.

Capello looks very relaxed in the dugout as he watches his side continue to keep the ball in their half, and Portugal are sitting very deep.

We're under way on this artificial surface at the Luzhniki Stadium, and Russia keep the ball at the back in their all-red strip. Portugal are all in white.

Fabio Capello's side are top of Group F with six points from their first two matches, with Portugal on the same points with a slightly inferior goal difference. This should be a cracking contest between two top sides. If there is a winner today, they could be as many as seven points clear of third place in the group.

THE TEAMS ARE IN! Russia: Akinfeev, Aniukov, Ignashevich, Berezutsky, Denisov, Shirokov, Bystrov, Faitzulin, Kombarov, Kokorin, Kerzhakov. Portugal: Patricio, Alves, Pepe, Coentrao, Pereira, Veloso, Moutinho, Micael, Nani, Ronaldo, Postiga.