That's it from us folks. We hope you enjoyed our coverage of the game. Join us tomorrow as Egypt face Uruguay at 5:30 pm, followed by Morocco vs Iran at 8:30 pm and Portugal vs Spain at 11:30 pm. Till then it's goodbye!
That's it from us folks. We hope you enjoyed our coverage of the game. Join us tomorrow as Egypt face Uruguay at 5:30 pm, followed by Morocco vs Iran at 8:30 pm and Portugal vs Spain at 11:30 pm. Till then it's goodbye!
Cheryshev wins the Man of the Match award for his two-goal display.
What a game this has been! There wasn't much expected from the opener but boy have Russiamade sure they treat everyone to something special. Saudi looked promising at times butjust couldn't respond to the Russian attack.
Russia win a free-kick25 yards from goal and Golovin steps up to take it. He curls the ball over the wall with his right foot and once again the Saudi keeper has no chance. That's 5-0 to Russia.
(Golovin)
The ball is floated towards the right flank and a Russian player knocks it into the path of super sub Denis Cheryshev. Cheryshevcontrols it well before slashingat it with the outside of his left boot, the shot is unstoppable as it flies over the keeper's head and into the back of the net. Russia get an unsurmountable 4-0 lead.
(Cheryshev)
Will Russia get a fourth goal here or can Saudi get a consolation goal?
88' Russia win a corner which they aren't in any rush to take. The ball is headed away by Saudi at the near post.
This game seems to be over as a contest as Saudi still haven't manged to trouble the Russian keeper. Russia are doing well holding onto the ball and are also keeping their shape well in defense.
Muhammad Al-Sahlawi- off ;Muhammad Asiri- on.
Block! Saudi's Al Sahlawi does well as he fetches a ball that was going towards the corner flag and brings it back into the penalty box before unleashing a shot at the Russian goal. The Russian keeper isn't called into action though as a defender get's his body in the way.
Al-Shehri - off ; HatanBahbri - on
