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Saudi Arabia vs. Russia: Live Updates, Score and Reaction from 2018 World Cup
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Expectation and excitement has been building and now the 2018 World Cup is finally upon us, with host nation Russia facing off against Saudi Arabia in the opening game of the tournament on Thursday. Saudi Arabia have been dismissed as rank outsiders for the competition, so it hands the hosts a chance to get a foothold in a competition they will be determined to get to the knockout stages of. At the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow, a vocal crowd will demand nothing less than three points from their team.
- June 15, 2018
- June 14, 2018
Russia 5-0 Saudi Arabia (FT)
Goals: Yury Gazinsky 12', Denis Cheryshev 42' 90', Artem Dzyuba 71', Aleksandr Golovin 90+3'.
Lineups: RUS - Akinfeev, Fernandes, Ignashevich, Kutepov, Zhirkov, Gazinskiy, Zobnin, Samedov, Dzagoev, Golovin, Smolov.
KSA - Al-Mayouf, Al-Burayk, Osama Hawsawi, Omar Hawsawi, Al-Shahrani, Otayf, Al-Faraj, Al-Jassam, Al-Shehri, Al-Dawsari, Al-Sahlawi.
- January 25, 2022
via Arab NewsSaudi Arabia vs. Russia - June 14, 2018
Saudi Arabia World Cup campaign on the brink after Russia rout Green Falcons 5-0
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- January 25, 2022
Saudi thumping offers little hope for Asian upturn in Russia
via World Soccer Talk- June 14, 2018
Big Climb for Russia 🆙
- June 15, 2018
- January 25, 2022
Mourinho predicts draw from Russia vs Egypt, says hosts will make it out of group
via RT InternationalSaudi Arabia vs. Russia - June 14, 2018Mourinho predicts draw from Russia vs Egypt, says hosts will make it out of group
As Saudis Go to War, the Crown Prince Attends a Soccer Match
via NytimesFrom Real Madrid goat to Russia hero, Denis Cheryshev scores another memorable first
via ESPNFC.comSaudi Arabia vs. Russia - June 14, 2018From Real Madrid goat to Russia hero, Denis Cheryshev scores another memorable first
- June 15, 2018
- June 14, 2018
- January 25, 2022
Russia thrash Saudi Arabia to launch World Cup in style
via World Soccer TalkSaudi coach: A feeling of shame
via Sky SportsPutin Shrugged: Russia Obliterates Saudi Arabia, 5-0, in World Cup Opener
via The RingerSaudi Arabia vs. Russia - June 14, 2018Putin Shrugged: Russia Obliterates Saudi Arabia, 5-0, in World Cup Opener
- June 14, 2018
- January 25, 2022
Prodigy Aleksandr Golovin, unlikely star Denis Cheryshev key Russia's dream start
via ESPNFC.comSaudi Arabia vs. Russia - June 14, 2018Prodigy Aleksandr Golovin, unlikely star Denis Cheryshev key Russia's dream start
‘Russia don’t have reason to be super optimistic,’ Mourinho warns after rout of Saudi Arabia (VIDEO)
via RT InternationalSaudi Arabia vs. Russia - June 14, 2018‘Russia don’t have reason to be super optimistic,’ Mourinho warns after rout of Saudi Arabia (VIDEO)
- June 14, 2018
Russia Are About to Get Seriously Carried Away - and Why Not?
via The IndependentSaudi Arabia vs. Russia - June 14, 2018Russia Are About to Get Seriously Carried Away - and Why Not?
'It Barely Feels Like Moscow Right Now. People Are Smiling'
via the GuardianDenis Cheryshev, Russia Open 2018 World Cup with 5-0 Thrashing of Saudi Arabia
via Christopher SimpsonSaudi Arabia vs. Russia - June 14, 2018Denis Cheryshev, Russia Open 2018 World Cup with 5-0 Thrashing of Saudi Arabia
That Went Well 😅
First Look at World Cup Standings
via Bleacher ReportRussian Fan Moves >>>
Reaction
Great win for Russia to open the tournament with, but Saudi Arabia's defence has been hammered here. Just Cavani and Suarez ahead, though. And then Salah.
Fantastic Five!
Tremendous free-kick from Golovin, bending it over the wall and in!
90+3' - GOAL!
Russia 5-0 Saudi Arabia Aleksandr Golovin
Full time
Russia 5-0 Saudi Arabia
Great Finish!
Flick on from Dzyuba, Cheryshev takes it down and then bends it outrageously over the goalkeeper into the top corner! Lovely finish.
90' - GOAL!
Russia 4-0 Saudi Arabia Denis Cheryshev
86'
Yellow card for Golovin for a succession of fouls.
83'
Kuziaev strides on and drills one, but well over the bar. Easy street now for Russia.
KSA sub: Al-Sahlawi off, Muhannad Assiri on
Party Time 🎉
Blow for Russia as Dzagoev Limps Off with Hamstring Injury
via Goal
Saudi Arabia World Cup campaign on the brink after Russia rout Green Falcons 5-0