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Hosts Russia Thrash Saudi Arabia In FIFA World Cup Opener
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Hosts Russia Thrash Saudi Arabia In FIFA World Cup Opener
June 14, 2018 23:31
Denis Cheryshev said there were "no words to express" how he felt after he struck twice for Russia as the FIFA World Cup hosts thumped Saudi Arabia 5-0 in the opening match of the tournament in Moscow
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Russia faced Saudi Arabia in the first match of the FIFA World Cup 2018 at Moscow's Luzhniki Stadium (All images courtesy: AFP)
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Russia attacked the opposition from the word go and did not let Saudi Arabia take control of the match
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Russia's forward Artem Dzyuba scored the third goal of the match
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Fans cheered on top of their voices as Russia maintained dominance vs Saudi Arabia throughout the match
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Aleksandr Golovin wrapped up Russia's first win since October to launch their Group A campaign in style
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