Russia and Jordan played out a goalless draw in an International Friendly on 4 September, with the hosts dominating possession but unable to convert their territorial advantage. Russia controlled 65 per cent of the ball and created the better chances, registering 1.69 expected goals from 13 shots, though only three found the target. Jordan, operating in a compact 3-4-3 shape, proved resilient in defence and posed a threat on the counter, accumulating 15 shots despite their 35 per cent possession share and lower 0.7 xG. Both goalkeepers were equal to the task, each posting a 100 per cent save percentage—Russia's stopper denying all six Jordan shots on target, while Jordan's custodian thwarted all three Russian efforts that tested him. The stalemate highlighted Russia's difficulty in breaking down a well-organised defensive block despite their numerical advantage in possession and shooting volume. Neither side will draw significant momentum from a scoreline that felt closer to a missed opportunity for the hosts than a successful point for the visitors.