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2018 FIFA World Cup- Russia 3 Egypt 1- Match Report! Live Streaming Information, Predicted Teams, World Cup Fixtures, Team News, Kick-off times
Russia all but seal their place in the round of sixteen with a 3-1 victory over Egypt as Salah fails to shine for the Pharaohs
Mitch Freeley
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Match Report
The return of Mohamed Salah from injury couldn't prevent World Cup hosts Russia virtually sealing their place in the last 16 by beating Egypt 3-1 on Tuesday.
An own goal by Egypt captain Ahmed Fathy opened the floodgates on a sodden night in Saint Petersburg before goals from Denis Cheryshev and Artem Dzyuba furthered Russian hopes they can defy pre-tournament expectations with a deep run into the latter stages. Salah did net Egypt's first goal at a World Cup since 1990 from the penalty spot after he had been hauled down 17 minutes from time, but it was too little, too late for the Pharaohs.
Russia will be guaranteed a place in the last 16 and Egypt eliminated unless Saudi Arabia beat Uruguay on Wednesday. Salah was making his first appearance since injuring his left shoulder when falling heavily after being dragged to the ground by Real Madrid captain Sergio Ramos in the Champions League final just over three weeks ago.
His presence in the starting line-up after sitting out Friday's 1-0 defeat to Uruguay provoked a feverish excitement from the thousands of Egyptian fans that poured into the 65,000-capacity Saint Petersburg stadium to almost even up the numbers in the stands with the hosts. However, Russia had enjoyed a far more positive start in thrashing Saudi Arabia 5-0 to snap a seven-game run without a win heading into the tournament and their greater confidence showed early on.
Aleksandr Golovin and Cheryshev were at the heart of most of Russia's best moves against the Saudis and both came close to breaking the deadlock with long-range strikes.
Salah looked far from the player who scored 44 goals in his debut season for Liverpool and former Chelsea left-back Yuri Zhirkov wasn't afraid to test his fitness with a series of robust challenges.But Zhirkov's best piece of defending was a last-ditch tackle that prevented Salah a simple tap in at the back post.
It took 40 minutes for the Premier League's Golden Boot winner to have an attempt on goal as the ball fell kindly on the edge of the area, but even on his favoured left foot his effort curled beyond Igor Akinfeev's far post.Shorn of Salah at his best and facing the hosts, Egypt had an uphill task as it was without gifting Russia the initiative as they did in calamitous fashion at the start of the second-half.
There appeared little danger when Roman Zobnin's off-target shot dribbled towards goal, but under pressure from Dzyuba, Fathy threw an outstretched right leg towards the ball and turned it into his own net.
Having got the bit of luck they needed, Russia showed they have the quality to trouble more fancied nations with a brilliantly worked second that was swept home by Cheryshev for his third goal of the World Cup from Mario Fernandes's cross. Three minutes later it was 3-0 as the towering 6ft 4in Dzyuba demonstrated quick feet to free himself inside the area before slotting low past a helpless Mohamed El-Shenawy.
The Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system proved its worth to give Egypt a glimmer of hope when referee Enrique Caceres had initially awarded a foul outside the box rather than a penalty when Salah was pulled by Zhirkov.
Salah smashed the 10th penalty of the tournament into the roof of the net, but it was little consolation as Russia took a huge step towards the knockout phase of a World Cup for the first time 32 years.
Live Updates
Highlights/Goals!
72- Salah pulls one back from the penalty spot! Is this the start of a fighback?
61- Game over! Artem Dzyuba fires Russia into a 3-0 lead. Egypt have been rocked by two quick goals.
58- Denis Cheryshev grabs a second for Russia this is going to be a big ask for the Pharaohs now.
46-Disaster for Egypt! Ahmed Fathi flicks it into his own goal! Russia take the lead! 1-0
42- Salah curls one! Egypt is having the better of the play at the moment!
39- Marwan Mohsen flicks a header towards goal! The Pharaoh's are growing in confidence
34- Salah at the back post for Egypt! That was close!
19-Denis Cheryshev smashes a shot just over!
Preamble
The National Anthems! Plenty of Egyptian fans in attendance tonight!
It's all about Salah tonight! Can the Liverpool man be the difference maker for the Pharoahs?
Some more team news for you! Both teams set to set up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Two-goal hero Denis Cheryshev gets a start for the Russians!
Score predictions?#RUSEGY pic.twitter.com/u4kkijsNCC — FIFA World Cup 🏆 (@FIFAWorldCup) June 19, 2018
Check out the atmosphere at the Saint Petersburg stadium! The big game is just over 30 minutes away!
Big news for Egypt! Mo Salah starts on the right wing! The Pharaoh's talisman is back! Let's hope he's shaken off the shoulder niggle for the match against the hosts!
إليكم تشكيل #الفراعنة لمباراة الليلة #worldcup #ThePharaohs#RUSEGY#RUS 🆚 #Egy pic.twitter.com/fMV9pNzzYk — Egypt National Football Team (@Pharaohs) June 19, 2018
Hello! Welcome to the Live Updates of Russia Vs Egypt. The World Cup has just flown by, and we are now starting with the second round of games in Group A! We have just had some very agreeable team news if you are an Egypt fan...
Preview
Fresh from their opening day 5-0 win, Russia can all but book their place in the knockout stages with a victory over Egypt on Tuesday evening. However, they will face a stern challenge against an Egyptian side who impressed despite losing their first World Cup game since 1990. You can watch the stream of the match from the Saint Petersburg Stadium Live & Exclusive on beIN SPORTS CONNECT.
Hosts Russia were ruthless in their opening game victory, taking their chances against a toothless Saudi Arabia, eventually running out 5-0 winners to the delight of a rowdy home support. Substitute Denis Cheryshev grabbed a brace in the game including a stunning strike to give the hosts a vital three points.
The Villarreal midfielder is likely to start against the Egyptian’s and will be charged with scoring more goals on the break to ensure that Russia books their place in the knockout stages for the first time since 1986.
Russia Predicted Team
Akinfeev; Smolnikov, Kutepov, Ignashevich; Samedov, Zobrin, Gazinskiy, Zhirkov; Cheryshev, Smolov, Golovin
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TV Channel- MAX HD3
Kick-off- 21:00
Stadium- Saint Petersburg Stadium, Saint Petersburg
As for Egypt, they put up a spirited showing against Uruguay, despite losing to a late Jose Gimenez header. Hector Cuper will now have to lift his side, and will likely turn to Liverpool winger Mohamed Salah for inspiration. Salah sat out of the defeat to La Celeste and is likely to start against the hosts seeing as these games against Russia and Saudi Arabia offer the best chance of points for the Pharaohs.
Aside from the influence of Salah, Egypt proved to be a strong defensive unit in their opening games, and Ahmed Hegazi was crucial in defence for his side. Another big performance from the West Brom centre-back could see Egypt pick up their first points of the competition.
Egypt Predicted Team
El-Shenawy, Fathy, Gabr, Hegazy, Abdel-Shafy, Elneny, Said, Hamed, Warda, Salah, Trezeguet
It promises to be an interesting match as Russia take on Egypt. You can watch all the action Live & Exclusive on MAX HD3 & beIN SPORTS CONNECT.