Yuri Gazinsky scores the opening goal of the 2018 World Cup to put Russia ahead against Saudi Arabia.
The hosts go in for their half-time break with a two-goal lead, after Yuri Gazinsky headed them into the lead on 12 minutes, before Denis Cheryshev scored his team’s second goal 31 minutes later.
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Cheryshev had come off the bench previously to replace Alan Dzagoev, who was forced off with a hamstring injury. Saudi led the ball possession with 59% of total points.
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