Russia keeper Igor Akinfeev was "blinded" by a laser before the goal that eliminated his side from the World Cup, according to coach Fabio Capello. Television footage showed a green laser pointed at Akinfeev's face seconds before Islam Slimani scored Algeria's equaliser in a 1-1 draw.
Capello, whose side needed to win to reach the last 16, said: "The goalkeeper was unable to do his job.
"The laser was in his face. It is not an excuse. You can see in the footage."
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