Former Russia footballer Sergei Filippenkov dies during friendly match

Moscow: A former Russia international has died after collapsing on the field during a friendly game for ex-professional soccer players.

Sergei Filippenkov, who made one appearance for Russia in a friendly against Brazil in 1998, was playing Thursday at Russian club Zenit Penza along with other former players. Filippenkov, who was 44, was the coach of the third-tier club.

Zenit say Filippenkov scored a goal before becoming ill five minutes before the end.

Filippenkov played for CSKA Moscow from 1998-2001, finishing second in the Russian league and reaching a Russian Cup final.

After taking his first head coaching job with Zenit Penza last year, Filippenkov built the team into a promotion contender.