(2)Japan vs Russia

(2)Japan vs Russia

YOKOHAMA, Japan - Japan's Hidetoshi Nakata (L) and Russia's Valery Karpin compete for the ball during first-half action of their group H match of the World Cup finals at International Stadium Yokohama on June 9.(World Cup 2002)

(9)Russia vs Tunisia

(9)Russia vs Tunisia

KOBE, Japan - Russia midfielder Valery Karpin (8) reacts after scoring the second goal in the 64th minute of the World Cup group H match against Tunisia at Kobe Wing Stadium on June 5.

(7)Russia vs Tunisia

(7)Russia vs Tunisia

KOBE, Japan - Russia midfielder Valery Karpin slots home a penalty for the second goal in the 64th minute of the World Cup group H match against Tunisia at Kobe Wing Stadium on June 5.

(2)Russia open their practice to media

(2)Russia open their practice to media

SHIMIZU, Japan - Russian midfielder Valery Karpin keeps his eye on the ball during a tune-up session in Shimizu, Shizuoka Prefecture, on May 29. (2002 World Cup)

(9)Russia vs Tunisia

(9)Russia vs Tunisia

KOBE, Japan - Russia midfielder Valery Karpin (8) reacts after scoring the second goal in the 64th minute of the World Cup group H match against Tunisia at Kobe Wing Stadium on June 5.

(7)Russia vs Tunisia

(7)Russia vs Tunisia

KOBE, Japan - Russia midfielder Valery Karpin slots home a penalty for the second goal in the 64th minute of the World Cup group H match against Tunisia at Kobe Wing Stadium on June 5.

(2)Russia open their practice to media

(2)Russia open their practice to media

SHIMIZU, Japan - Russian midfielder Valery Karpin keeps his eye on the ball during a tune-up session in Shimizu, Shizuoka Prefecture, on May 29. (2002 World Cup)