FULL-TIMEpublished at 17:55 British Summer Time 14 June 2018
Russia 5-0 Saudi Arabia
That really was something else.
Summary
Hosts Russia take on Saudi Arabia in Group A
Also in Group A: Egypt v Uruguay - Friday, 13:00 BST
Other Friday matches: Group B - Morocco v Iran (16:00 BST, BBC TV & 5 live), Portugal v Spain (19:00 BST, 5 live)
FULL-TIMEpublished at 17:55 British Summer Time 14 June 2018
GOAL - Russia 5-0 Saudi Arabiapublished at 90+4 mins
Aleksandr Golovin
Whaaaaat?!
Aleksandr Golovin steps up to take the free-kick and curls it past the diving Abdullah Al-Mayoof.
Has there ever been a World Cup opener like this?
Image source, ReutersPostpublished at 17:53 British Summer Time 14 June 2018
Could it be five?
YELLOW CARDpublished at 90+3 mins
Russia 4-0 Saudi Arabia
Final chance for Russia as Taiseer Al Jassam concedes a free-kick and is booked.
'Saudi Arabia have been hopeless'published at 17:52 British Summer Time 14 June 2018
Russia 4-0 Saudi Arabia
Alan Shearer
Former Newcastle striker on BBC Radio 5 liveSaudi Arabia have been hopeless.
You can't fault their effort but this team shouldn't really be at a World Cup, should it?
GOAL - Russia 4-0 Saudi Arabiapublished at 90+1 mins
Denis Cheryshev
Oh that is excellent. Denis Cheryshev scores his second and puts Russia 4-0 ahead.
The ball breaks for the substitute on the edge of the box, he takes a touch and hits an absolutely splendid shot on the outside of his foot which flies into the back of the net.
Image source, Getty ImagesINJURY TIMEpublished at 90 mins
Russia 3-0 Saudi Arabia
Three minutes added on.
Postpublished at 90 mins
Russia 3-0 Saudi Arabia
Russia corner, cleared.
get involved Get Involvedpublished at 17:49 British Summer Time 14 June 2018
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Rick: I dread to think what Uruguay are going to do to this Saudi team - could easily be 8-0 if they can be bothered. Probably the worst team I can ever remember seeing in the World Cup Finals tournament prope
YELLOW CARDpublished at 88 mins
Russia 3-0 Saudi Arabia
The first yellow card of the 2018 World Cup as Aleksandr Golovin, the first Russian to assist two goals in a World Cup game since 1986, is booked for multiple offences.
Image source, ReutersPostpublished at 87 mins
Russia 3-0 Saudi Arabia
Some poor defending almost lets Mohannad Aseri have a chance for Saudi Arabia but he's slow to react.
Postpublished at 17:46 British Summer Time 14 June 2018
Russia 3-0 Saudi Arabia
Jermaine Jenas
Former England midfielderSaudi Arabia do not look like they are going to score.
Image source, Getty ImagesPostpublished at 86 mins
Russia 3-0 Saudi Arabia
Free-kick to Russia, can they get a fourth? No, as Mohannad Aseri lashes the ball out for a corner with his first touch.
SUBSTITUTIONpublished at 85 mins
Russia 3-0 Saudi Arabia
The final change of the game as Mohannad Aseri replaces Mohammed Al Sahlawi up front for Saudi Arabia.
Postpublished at 84 mins
Russia 3-0 Saudi Arabia
I haven't checked the rota yet but I really hope I'm not doing either of Saudi Arabia's next games.
Image source, Getty ImagesPostpublished at 82 mins
Russia 3-0 Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia have a couple of scuffed shots and now it's cleared. I'm wondering how bad the teams who didn't qualify from Asia are.
get involved Get Involvedpublished at 17:40 British Summer Time 14 June 2018
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Saudi Arabia could do with Al-Anshearer!
TS, Eastbourne
4/10
Postpublished at 79 mins
Russia 3-0 Saudi Arabia
Daler Kuzyaev's cross almost finds Denis Cheryshev but Salman Al Faraj nicks it away from him.
Saudi boss Juan Antonio Pizzi has a look of 'what on earth am I meant to do here?'
get involved Get Involvedpublished at 17:37 British Summer Time 14 June 2018
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Emma: This might be a bit controversial but I’m going to make a bold prediction - Saudi Arabia aren’t going to win the World Cup.
Daniel: Defensively Saudi Arabia have been woeful. Offensively Saudi Arabia have been woeful. Saudi Arabia have basically been woeful
Andrew: Brilliant delivery from the Russian wide players for the two headed goals. Deliveries so good their teammates couldn’t do anything but score
Image source, ReutersPostpublished at 77 mins
Russia 3-0 Saudi Arabia
Free-kick to Russia, Artem Dzyuba is calling for the ball. He's got a strong argument for being the target. But Aleksandr Golovin instead crosses to Roman Zobnin, who heads over.