The Russia national under-19 football team, controlled by the Russian Football Union, represents Russia

Russia

Russia or , officially known as both Russia and the Russian Federation , is a country in northern Eurasia. It is a federal semi-presidential republic, comprising 83 federal subjects...

 at the European Under-19 Football Championship and international friendly match fixtures at the under-19 age level.

Introduction

Since the tournament adopted its current under-19 format in 2002, the Russia under-19s have failed to qualify for the UEFA European Under-19 Football Championship

UEFA European Under-19 Football Championship

The European Under 19 Football Championship is an annual football competition organised by the sport's European governing body, UEFA. The competition has been held since 1948. It was originally called the FIFA junior tournament, until it was taken over by UEFA in 1955...

. They have, however, reached the second, or 'elite', qualification stage in all campaigns with the exception of 2002 when they were knocked out at the preliminary qualification stage. They came closest to qualifying for the 2010 competition

2011 UEFA European Under-19 Football Championship

-Group B:----The match was scheduled to be played on July 20, but was abandoned after 15 minutes, due to adverse weather conditions while Spain was leading 1–0 after a goal from Álvaro Morata...

, when they finished one point behind group winners Italy in the elite qualification stage.

In the 2011 qualification campaign

2011 UEFA European Under-19 Football Championship qualification

The qualifying round of the 2011 UEFA U-19 Championship was the first of two qualifying rounds for the finals tournament of the 2011 UEFA European Under-19 Football Championship...

, Russia again narrowly missed out on the finals, finishing second in group five of the elite qualifying stage, having drawn two games and won one against Israel

Israel national under-19 football team

Israel's national Under-19 team , also known as Israel Under-19s or Israel U-19s, is considered to be the feeder team for the Israel national under-21 football team....

. The group winner was the Czech Republic

Czech Republic national under-19 football team

The Czech Republic national under-19 football team is the national under-19 football team of the Czech Republic and is controlled by the Football Association of the Czech Republic. The team competes in the UEFA European Under-19 Football Championship, held every year...

. The joint top scorers for Russia in the qualification campaign for 2011 were Aleksandr Kozlov

Aleksandr Kozlov (footballer)

Aleksandr Sergeyevich Kozlov is a Russian professional football player. Currently, he plays for FC Spartak Moscow. He made his debut in the Russian Premier League on April 25, 2010 for FC Spartak Moscow.-External links:...

 and Georgi Nurov, who both scored two goals in three games.

In the first qualification stage of the 2012 UEFA European Under-19 Football Championship

2012 UEFA European Under-19 Football Championship

The 2012 UEFA European Under-19 Football Championship will be the 61st edition of UEFA's European Under-19 Football Championship. Estonia will hold the tournament...

, the Russia under-19s will face the under-19 representatives of Republic of Ireland

Republic of Ireland national under-19 football team

The Republic of Ireland national under-19 football team, is the national under-19 football team of the Republic of Ireland and is controlled by the Football Association of Ireland and competes in the biennial European Under-19 Football Championship....

, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Bosnia and Herzegovina national under-19 football team

The Bosnia and Herzegovina national under-19 football team is made up by players who are 19 years old or younger and represents Bosnia and Herzegovina in international football matches at this age level.- UEFA U19 Championship Record :...

 and Bulgaria

Bulgaria national under-19 football team

The Bulgaria national under-19 football team is the national under-19 football team of Bulgaria and is controlled by the Bulgarian Football Union...

. All matches will be held in Bulgaria on 6-11 October 2011.

History

Year	Result	GP	W	D	L	GS	GA
2002 2002 UEFA European Under-19 Football Championship The 2002 UEFA Under-19 Championship was held in Norway between 21 July and 28 July 2002. The top three finishers in each group qualified for the 2003 FIFA World Youth Championship. Players born on or after 1 January 1983 were eligible to participate in this competition.It was the first tournament...	First qualifying stage
2003 2003 UEFA European Under-19 Football Championship The 2003 UEFA European Under-19 Football Championship was held in Liechtenstein from 16 to 26 July 2003. Players born after 1 January 1984 can participate in this competition.- Venues :- Teams :The eight teams that participated in the final tournament were:...	Elite qualifying stage
2004 2004 UEFA European Under-19 Football Championship The 2004 UEFA European Under-19 Football Championship was held in Switzerland from 13 to 24 July 2004. Players born after 1 January 1985 can participate in this competition...	Elite qualifying stage
2005 2005 UEFA European Under-19 Football Championship The 2005 European Under-19 Football Championship was held in Northern Ireland between 18 and 29 July 2005.-Venues:-Teams:The eight teams that participated in the final tournament were: -Match officials:...	Elite qualifying stage
2006 2006 UEFA European Under-19 Football Championship The UEFA U-19 Championship 2006 Final Tournament was held in Poland between 18 July and 29 July 2006. The top three teams in each group qualified for the 2007 FIFA U-20 World Cup. Players born after 1 January 1987 were allowed to participate in this competition.-Qualifications:There were two...	Elite qualifying stage
2007 2007 UEFA European Under-19 Football Championship -Group B:-------------------------Knockout stage:-Semi-finals:---------Final:-----Teams:-Top goalscorers:-External links:* at uefa.com...	Elite qualifying stage
2008 2008 UEFA European Under-19 Football Championship The final tournament of the 2008 UEFA European Under-19 Championship was the 24th UEFA European Under-19 Football Championship, UEFA's premier competition for players under the age of 19. The tournament was held in the Czech Republic with matches played from 14 July to 26 July 2008. Players born...	Elite qualifying stage
2009 2009 UEFA European Under-19 Football Championship -Group B:---------------------Bracket:-Semi-finals:---------Final:-Top goalscorers:4 goals Nathan Delfouneso3 goals Henri Lansbury Danijel Aleksić Denys Harmash-External links:*...	Elite qualifying stage
2010 2010 UEFA European Under-19 Football Championship -Group B:---------------------Bracket:-Semi-finals:-----Final:-Goalscorers:4 goals Daniel Pacheco3 goals Zvonko Pamić Cédric Bakambu Alexandre Lacazette...	Elite qualifying stage
2011 2011 UEFA European Under-19 Football Championship -Group B:----The match was scheduled to be played on July 20, but was abandoned after 15 minutes, due to adverse weather conditions while Spain was leading 1–0 after a goal from Álvaro Morata...	Elite qualifying stage
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