Advocaat to make debut as Russia coach against Bulgaria

MOSCOW (Reuters) - Dick Advocaat will make his debut as Russia coach on Aug. 11 when his team take on Bulgaria in a friendly, the Russian FA said on Saturday. The two countries, who both failed to qualify for the World Cup finals, have agreed on a match in Moscow before they begin the Euro 2012 qualifying campaign. Dutchman Advocaat was appointed Russia's new national team coach last month, replacing compatriot Guus Hiddink. (Reporting by Gennady Fyodorov; editing by John Mehaffey; To query or comment on this story email [email protected])