Friday, June 15, 2018
World Cup- Russia Beat Saudi Arabia 5-0
Russia launched the World Cup party in spectacular style when they thrashed a feeble Saudi Arabia 5-0 in the tournament's opening match to give their Group A aspirations a huge boost. Thursday's win gave the hosts the lift they desperately needed after a nine-month winless run. Substitute Denis Cheryshev scored two brilliant goals after Yuri Gazinsky had headed home the tournament's first after 12 minutes.