Russia vs. Saudi Arabia (Denis Cheryshev Celebrates )
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World Cup hosts Russia ease to victory

Hosts Russia got their World Cup off to a dream start with a thumping 5-0 victory over Saudi Arabia in Moscow.
May 17, 2023, 12:29 am - ESPN staff

Match Timeline

Russia
Saudi Arabia
  • KO
  • 12
  • 24
  • 43
  • HT
  • 64
  • 64
  • 70
  • 71
  • 72
  • 85
  • 88
  • 90+1
  • 90+3
  • 90+4
  • FT

Match Commentary

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Match ends, Russia 5, Saudi Arabia 0.
90'+5'
Second Half ends, Russia 5, Saudi Arabia 0.
90'+4'
Goal! Russia 5, Saudi Arabia 0. Aleksandr Golovin (Russia) from a free kick with a right footed shot to the bottom right corner.
Match Stats
RUSKSA
Possession
41%
5941
59%
Shots on Goal
7
0
Shot Attempts
13
6
Yellow Cards
1
1
Corner Kicks
6
2
Saves
0
2