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.
Artem Dzyuba was also on target a minute after coming on as a 70th-minute substitute and Aleksandr Golovin completed a memorable day by smashing in a free kick with the last action of the game.
Watching Russian President Vladimir Putin wasted no time in phoning coach Stanislav Cherchesov to congratulate him.
Substitute Denis Cheryshev scored two brilliant goals after Yuri Gazinsky had headed home the tournament's first after 12 minutes.
Artem Dzyuba was also on target a minute after coming on as a 70th-minute substitute and Aleksandr Golovin completed a memorable day by smashing in a free kick with the last action of the game.
Watching Russian President Vladimir Putin wasted no time in phoning coach Stanislav Cherchesov to congratulate him.
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