Fourteen hardy Krasnodar supporters laid claim to being Europe's most loyal fans by travelling two thousand miles from southern Russia for a Europa League tie at monsoon-like Goodison Park with their team already eliminated from the competition. The Russians, who had to catch two planes and a train to get to Merseyside, made light of the ceaseless heavy rain to cheer on their side to the regular singing of Hey Jude - a tribute for being at the home of The Beatles. And generous Everton allowed them free entry into their Alex Young lounge to have drinks before and at half time with other members of Krasnodar'a official delegation and families of their players.
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Russian side are already facing an exit from the Europa League
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Everton posted on Twitter they are hosting the 14 away fans in hospitality
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Krasnodar are currently 4th in the Russian Premier League
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Ricardo Laborde fired the away side ahead after half an hour
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@placeholder (right) celebrates scoring the opener for Krasnodar against Everton at Goodison Park