Watch: Miranchuk's exquisite strike lifts Russia to win over Finland

Gordon Brunt• ·
SAINT PETERSBURG, RUSSIA - JUNE 16: Aleksei Miranchuk of Russia scores their side's first goal during the UEFA Euro 2020 Championship Group B match between Finland and Russia at Saint Petersburg Stadium on June 16, 2021 in Saint Petersburg, Russia.
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Aleksei Miranchuk couldn't have hit it any sweeter.

After turning his marker inside out, Miranchuk produced a moment of brilliance by delivering a beautiful curling strike into the far netting to give Russia a well-deserved 1-0 lead over Finland just before halftime.

The strike ended up earning Russia its first three points of the tournament.

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