Soccer-Kerzhakov at the double as Russia rout Israël

TEL AVIV, Sept 11 (Reuters) - Impressive Russia made it two

2014 World Cup qualifying wins from two under Fabio Capello

after Alexander Kerzhakov scored twice in a 4-0 Group F

demolition of Israel on Tuesday.

Russia, criticised at home for not scoring more in their 2-0

win over Northern Ireland in Moscow on Friday, produced an

assured and clinical performance on a warm, humid night in Tel

Aviv.

Kerzhakov scored his first from a free kick after seven

minutes and fellow striker Kokorin doubled the lead 11 minutes

later.

Kerzhakov broke free of Israel's disorganised defence to

slot home his second on 64 and substitute Victor Fayzulin was

left unmarked to complete the rout.

Defeat for Israel was one of the worst they have suffered at

home in the past two decades and dealt a severe blow to their

qualification hopes for Brazil 2014 after they managed a 1-1

draw against Azerbaijan in Baku on Friday.

It marked a continued bad run for Israel's new coach, Eli

Guttman who has yet to win any game since taking over last

December, having lost four matches and drawn two.