Russia comprehensively thrashed Saudi Arabia, 5-0, in the opening game of its home World Cup. Gazinsky scored on a header 12 minutes in, and afterward Saudi Arabia could offer little resistance.
Russia’s second, third and fourth goals were all by substitutes. With time running out, Aleksandr Golovin got a fifth goal on a free kick, past a badly tired Saudi defense.
It became clear very quickly that they were no match for a Russian team that itself has not been a worldbeater in recent years.
The Russian team has few players who can score goals from anywhere. That will give the Russian a boost against the next game with Egypt. Since Egypt coach's plan may be defensive, the Russian most likely will repeat their victory.
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