Jakob Park Stadium and striker Pavlyuchenko headed over when unmarked from an Igor Semshov cross.

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Igor Semshov gave the visitors the lead in Cardiff late in the first half after being set free by Andrei Arshavin.

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Argentina have slipped to fourth in the South American World Cup qualifying group and fell behind early to a goal by Igor Semshov in the 17th minute.

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Russia also had chances in a high-tempo first half with Igor Semshov firing wide after a solo run after 17 minutes and Konstantin Zyryanov was denied by the woodwork after the Spanish defense failed to clear six minutes later.

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