5 days to go: Salenko’s goalscoring exploits

5 – Russia striker Oleg Salenko’s 5 goals opposite Cameroon is a record that still stands today.

Overall, a 1994 FIFA World Cup USAâ„¢ was one to forget for a Russian inhabitant team, who mislaid their initial dual games opposite Brazil 2-0 and Sweden 3-1, withdrawal them on a verge of exiting during a organisation stage. However, in their final tie a Sbornaya incited it around and thrashed Cameroon 6-1.

Five of a 6 goals that day were scored by Salenko. Adding to his strike opposite Sweden, this was adequate for a Russian to share a adidas Golden Boot endowment during a contest with Bulgaria’s Hristo Stoichkov.

Will anyone mangle Salenko’s record in his homeland?

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