Thursday, June 14, 2018

FIFA World Cup: Russia Runs Roughshod Over Saudis To Open Tournament

At Moscow:
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Denis Cheryshev scored twice (43', 90'; that's him here celebrating after scoring) on Thursday as Russia destroyed Saudi Arabia 5-0 in the opening match of the FIFA World Cup played at Luzhniki Stadium in the Russian capital.

This was a Group A contest and was the only game played on the tournament's opening day.

Associated Press photo by Matthias Schrader

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