Postpublished at 17:36 British Summer Time 14 June 2018
Russia 3-0 Saudi Arabia
Artem Dzyuba scored 89 seconds after coming off the bench, the quickest substitute goal at a World Cup since Marcin Zewlakow for Poland vs USA in 2002 (64 seconds).
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)
Postpublished at 17:36 British Summer Time 14 June 2018
Postpublished at 17:35 British Summer Time 14 June 2018
Russia 3-0 Saudi Arabia
If you got Saudi Arabia in your work sweepstake, I'd say you can write off your money...
Postpublished at 17:35 British Summer Time 14 June 2018
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Russia 3-0 Saudi Arabia
Denis Cheryshev was the first ever substitute to score in the opening match of a World Cup.
Artem Dzyuba is the second.
Image source, Getty Images'Game over'published at 17:34 British Summer Time 14 June 2018
Russia 3-0 Saudi Arabia
Alan Shearer
Former Newcastle striker on BBC Radio 5 liveIf you could write the script to that Russian substitution, it would be bring the big man on, and get the ball in the box for him to get on the end of it. That is exactly what has happened. Game over
SUBSTITUTIONpublished at 74 mins
Russia 3-0 Saudi Arabia
Another Saudi sub as Hattan Bahebri replaces Yahya Al Shehri.
'Doesn't have to do much'published at 17:33 British Summer Time 14 June 2018
Russia 3-0 Saudi Arabia
Jermaine Jenas
Former England midfielderHe doesn't need to do much, just make a contact. What a way to introduce yourself into the game.
'You cannot play 5-a-side on a full-size pitch'published at 17:32 British Summer Time 14 June 2018
Russia 3-0 Saudi Arabia
Dion Dublin
Ex-Aston Villa striker on BBC Radio 5 liveIf this was a five-a-side World Cup tournament, I think Saudi Arabia would do very well, and might even win it.
But you cannot play 5-a-side on a full-size pitch.
GOAL - Russia 3-0 Saudi Arabiapublished at 71 mins
Artem Dzyuba
It's a rout! Russia brought on the big man and they've played to his strengths.
Artem Dzyuba scores with maybe his second touch as he powers home Aleksandr Golovin's right-wing cross with his head.
Image source, Reuters'A lower level'published at 17:30 British Summer Time 14 June 2018
Russia 2-0 Saudi Arabia
Jermaine Jenas
Former England midfielderUnfortunately we have a much lower level of standard than we are all used to seeing.
Image source, Getty ImagesSUBSTITUTIONpublished at 70 mins
Russia 2-0 Saudi Arabia
Russia make their final change - and it's up front. Striker Artem Dzyuba, who is 6ft 5in, replaces Fedor Smolov.
Postpublished at 68 mins
Russia 2-0 Saudi Arabia
Almost a third for Russia. Yuri Gazinskiy's low shot is palmed by keeper Abdullah Al-Mayoof straight to Fedor Smolov. Luckily, the keeper is alert enough to recover and deny the striker.
Rate the playerspublished at 67 mins
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Image source, .Pretty much halfway through the second half.
Rate the players out of 10 here,and see how everyone else has rated them too.
get involved 'At least they are trying to have a go'published at 17:26 British Summer Time 14 June 2018
Russia 2-0 Saudi Arabia
Alan Shearer
Former Newcastle striker on BBC Radio 5 liveSaudi Arabia are going with two up front now, so at least they are going to have a go and try and get back in the game.
Postpublished at 17:26 British Summer Time 14 June 2018
Russia 2-0 Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia have had 62.4% of possession after 60 minutes, their highest at a World Cup. Not used it well though.
Image source, Getty Imagesget involved Get Involvedpublished at 17:25 British Summer Time 14 June 2018
Text 81111
Those who complain about the quality of the football are missing the point. It's the World Cup. It's about the contrasting football cultures, the global fans, the colour and the pride of representing your country on The Greatest Show on Earth.
Tony
Image source, Getty ImagesSUBSTITUTIONpublished at 65 mins
Russia 2-0 Saudi Arabia
Russia make their second change as Daler Kuzyaev replaces Aleksandr Samedov in midfield.
Postpublished at 17:24 British Summer Time 14 June 2018
Fahad al Muwallad is a speedy winger who scored the goal against Japan that saw Saudi Arabia secure a World Cup spot for the first time since 2006.
The 23-year-old scored five goals in 12 qualifiers, all of them coming from the bench.
Former Saudi Arabia striker Sami al Jaber has likened Fahad to Argentina great Lionel Messi.
Unlike Messi though, he had little impact in La Liga with Levante during a loan spell in the second half of last season.
Image source, ReutersSUBSTITUTIONpublished at 64 mins
Russia 2-0 Saudi Arabia
Fahad Al Muwallad is on - Abdullah Otayf is off.
That's an attacker for a midfielder - they are going for it.
get involved Get Involvedpublished at 17:23 British Summer Time 14 June 2018
#bbcworldcup or text 81111
Aron: There's a large gulf between Saudi Arabia and Russia in this.
Aleksander: How long do we have to wait to see VAR in use??
Ashley: How can FIFA watch a game like this and think: What we need is another 16 teams
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