Russia vs Saudi Arabia, Worldcup 2018 GROUP STAGE
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Russia vs Saudi Arabia — Worldcup .
- Russia 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
- Saudi Arabia 0 games · 0 pts (2026/26)
Match Details
- Referee Hernan Maidana
- Referee Juan Pablo Belatti
- Referee Mauro Vigliano
- Referee Nestor Pitana
- Referee Emerson Augusto De Carvalho
- Referee Daniele Orsato
- Referee Massimiliano Irrati
- Referee Sandro Ricci
- Referee Carlos Astroza
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Key Stats
0% Both Teams to Score
H2H (1 games)100% Over 2.5 Goals
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Match Events
- 0' The game is set. Saudi Arabia kicks off things out of here…
- 5' Although teams showed high tempo form the start, they seem to slow down a bit. Both sides really need to catch a fire. Otherwise, we have another goalless match.
- 10' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 12' Russia is taking the lead after the goal scored by Yury Gazinskiy on 12.
- 17' It looks like no one’s ball. Saudi Arabia is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 22' It’s high time Stanislav Cherchesov made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
- 24' Time for substitution for Russia. Alan Dzagoev is replaced by Denis Cheryshev.
- 29' Saudi Arabia is showing some good football. However, Saudi Arabia are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 34' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Igor Akinfeev suffering a number of foals already.
- 39' It looks surprising Russia does not make any changes. Ilya Kutepov has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 43' What a strike from Denis Cheryshev! The score is 2-0.
- 48' The travelling Saudi Arabia supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 53' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Aleksandr Samedov made 347 appearances and scored 0 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 58' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
- 63' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Saudi Arabia needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 64' Another substitution for Russia to replace Aleksandr Samedov by Daler Kuzyaev on 64 minute.
- 69' Supporters expect more eagerness from Mario Fernandes, as he is very good at scoring at with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 70' Russia manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Artem Dzyuba is hanging Fedor Smolov on the field on 70 minute.
- 71' GOAL! Artem Dzyuba scores on 71. Assisted by Aleksandr Golovin
- 74' The supporters are chanting for Hattan Babhri. He replaces Yahia Al Shehri on 74 minute.
- 79' needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 84' Muhannad Asiri has so much to prove this time. He replaces Mohammed Al Sahlawi on 84 minute.
- 88' A meaty challenge results in booking for Aleksandr Golovin on 88.
- 90' Goal! Denis Cheryshev scores his 17 goal in 407 matches.
- 90' Saudi Arabia receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 90.
- Full Time. Russia beats Saudi Arabia
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Russia
Starting XI- 17
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Alan Dzagoev ↓ Denis Cheryshev 24'
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- 11
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Fedor Smolov ↓ Artem Dzyuba 70'
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- 8
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- 18
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Bench- 20
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6
Denis Cheryshev ↑ 24'
- 12
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- 21
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Daler Kuzyaev ↑ 64'
- 16
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Artem Dzyuba ↑ 70'
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Coach Stanislav CherchesovSaudi Arabia
Starting XI- 1
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- 6
- 3
- 5
- 7
- 18
- 14
- 17
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Yahia Al Shehri ↓ Hattan Babhri 74'
- 10
Bench- 23
- 11
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20
Muhannad Asiri ↑ 84'
- 16
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Hattan Babhri ↑ 74'
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19
Fahad Al Muwallad ↑ 64'
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- 21
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- 12
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