Arshavin proved his offensiveness by repeatedly penetrating Sweden's defense line and created many opportunities. In the 24th minute, Spartak Moscow playmaker Pavlyuchenko got a super pass from midfielder Aleksandr Anyukov in Sweden's area, and scored with ease, making Russia on the favorable place.

Their second goal came from a rapid counterattack.

Similar to the first score, midfielder Yuri Zhirkov delivered asuper pass from the left side of the area, gifting Arshavin of an easy shot.

Sweden's best moment emerged in the 43rd minute as Swedish striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic played a one-two with captain Ljungberg, but the low shot was denied by Russian goalkeeper Akinfeev.

Akinfeev made another brave save two minutes later by knocking out Mikael Nilsson's shot on the left of the area.

Russians found more opportunities later on as Konstantin Zyryanov's long-range shot hit the post and Pavlyuchenko missed the target while facing an empty net.

Russia's Roman Pavlyuchenko (L1) celebrates for scoring with his teammates during Euro 2008 Group D football match against Sweden at Tivoli Neu stadium in Innsbruck, Austria, June 18, 2008.

"This is a huge win for a side still under construction, with lots of young players and some experienced players," said Hiddink after the match. "It gives me real pleasure to work with them, in the course of the past three weeks these youngsters have learnt a lot," the 61-year-old said.

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