A quick summary of action around the UEFA group phase on WED 17 AUG 2005.
» Latvia 01-01 Russia: Russia had to play from behind early after Vitalijs ASTAFJEVS put Latvia ahead six minutes into their Group 3 match. But Andrei ARSHAVIN equalised later in the first half, with Russia failing to break the tie...
» Liechtenstein 00-00 Slovakia: ...as sixth placed Liechtenstein were able to hold the Slovaks, keeping Russia in the running for a playoff place.