Russia opened their World Cup in grand style by thrashing Saudi Arabia 5-0 before a capacity crowd of more than 80,000 that included President Putin and Saudi King watching live.
The team shrugged off its poor run of form lately with such a historic opener that has put the team in good position to qualify from the group.
A completely unmarked Yuri Gazinsky headed his first goal for Russia before substitute Denis Cheryshev evaded several weak challenges and smashed home at the near post close to half-time.
The tempo slowed and the atmosphere flattened after the restart, giving the whole thing the feel of a friendly match.
But substitute Artem Dzyuba illuminated a match of often dubious quality with a precise header to extend his team's lead just minutes after replacing Fedor Smolov.
And as the match moved into injury time the impressive Cheryshev smashed home with a crisp strike into the top corner before the superb Aleksandr Golovin curled a free-kick around the wall.
Next round of matches will continue tommorow with Portugal playing Spain, Egypt Vs Uruguay, Morocco Vs Iran.
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