Hosts Russia resound 5-0 victory over Saudi Arabia in FIFA World Cup 2018 opener

Hosts Russia could not have wished for a better start to their own FIFA World Cup™ following their resounding 5-0 victory over Saudi Arabia. Denis Cheryshev scored the goal of the night as hosts Russia got off to a flying start in their FIFA World Cup opener against Saudi Arabia.

With this win host Russia records their biggest win in the opening game of a World Cup since 1934.

 

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This is how Group A looks like after the highly entertaining Opening Match:-

 

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A perfect start for the hosts

 

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Next set of matches scheduled for 15th June 2018:-

Credits

The Official Facebook Page of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia