Orzelek Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 5-0 Golovin Nice freekick though Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveUK Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 Golovin motm for me, state of that keeper on that free kick though.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bestbrother Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 2 hours ago, bestbrother said: 6-0 Soviets. Close Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD nawrat Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 Just now, CFuller said: This is just getting silly now. Golovin is my man of the match. Has to be. 2 assists and a goal. Brilliant performance from him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigcwwe Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 Cracking FK. Out of form heading into this tournament and they've won 5-0. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TM Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 don't expect Golovin to stay with CSKA Moscow for long, a brilliant performance Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunmaN1905 Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 yawn Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orzelek Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 It finishes 5-0 for the Russians. Biggest opening victory ever? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marius_R Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 Seeing how Saudi Arabia played today, I'm looking forward to the first 48-team World Cup. 😁 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harryseaess Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 United were apparently scouting Golovin in Russia's last friendly. Think he's just added a good £10m to his asking price. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PMLF Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 Just now, Orzelek said: It finishes 5-0 for the Russians. Biggest opening victory ever? Yes, previous biggest was Germany 5-2 Costa Rica Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mayihavecookie Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 vor 2 Minuten schrieb Orzelek: It finishes 5-0 for the Russians. Biggest opening victory ever? since 1934 apparently, italy 7:1 us Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
G-Man11 Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 12 minutes ago, elgreenio said: does Brazil 1 - 7 Germany count as a one sided dull game? Cant wait to see Suarez against this lot Difference there being it was a shock result so provides more entertainment in that sense, plus the "lol" value of seeing Brazil **** up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
EnterUsernameHere Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 Well I didn't expect that... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArsenalFan7 Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 After all the nonsense of Russia being on Saudi's level, funny to see this scoreline Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CFuller Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 2 minutes ago, JDownie said: Has to be. 2 assists and a goal. Brilliant performance from him. I would've had Golovin as MOTM, even before the free-kick. I can certainly see why he's reportedly wanted by big Premier League clubs. 1 minute ago, PMLF said: Yes, previous biggest was Germany 5-2 Costa Rica That was only 4-2 to Germany. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PMLF Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 1 minute ago, G-Man11 said: Difference there being it was a shock result so provides more entertainment in that sense, plus the "lol" value of seeing Brazil **** up. Yes, seeing Brazil lose 1-7 you are seeing history being made. Seeing the Saudis get crushed is just business as usual. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveUK Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 That keeper could be on his way to beating South Koreas 1954 record of 16 goals conceded at a world cup. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren Moores Mum Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 3 minutes ago, Orzelek said: It finishes 5-0 for the Russians. Biggest opening victory ever? Italy won 7-1 in 1934 on opening day though there were 8 games kicking off at the same time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PMLF Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 Just now, CFuller said: I would've had Golovin as MOTM, even before the free-kick. I can certainly see why he's reportedly wanted by big Premier League clubs. That was only 4-2 to Germany. True, but same thing. No bigger than 5-0. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaceCrusher Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 Saudi Arabia with more possession and passes but without a shot on target. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
adhikapp Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 That Golovin lad I'll tells ya, might be 2018's breakout star a la James Rodriguez Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darius1998 Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 Golovin's been linked to teams all over Europe. Brilliant performance from him and a clinical job overall by Russia. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
darren1983 Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 That was more fun than we all thought it would be. Saudi's are really bad, but that's a great result for Russia, they get a point from the Egypt game and they'll probably get out the group. Pressure on Egypt tomorrow now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bliss Seeker Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 Hopefully sets a trend. Lots of goals hopefully! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
av3ry Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 How did Saudi Arabia qualify? Playoff game against Tuvalu? I did call Russia to get out of the group but expected close games against both Saudi Arabia and Egypt, makes me think how **** UAE, Iraq, Uzbekistan, Qatar must be. And FIFA want more Asian teams in this Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
decapitated Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 Just now, av3ry said: How did Saudi Arabia qualify? Playoff game against Tuvalu? They got the 2nd automatic spot in group B tied with Australia on 19 points but having +2 more goal difference. I suspect they would have struggled to get past Syria and Honduras in the plays off. The other teams in Group B were Japan who won it, and UAE, Iraq and Thailand. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunmaN1905 Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 4 minutes ago, av3ry said: How did Saudi Arabia qualify? Playoff game against Tuvalu? First in group with UAE, Palestine, Malaysia and Timor-Leste in preliminary phase, 6-2-0 score. Second behind Japan in group with Australia, UAE, Iraq, Thailand, 6-1-3 score. Amazing road to the WC. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darius1998 Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 Japan, South Korea, Australia and Iran are generally good. The next group of Asian teams needs to make some serious improvement though (UAE, Saudis, North Korea, etc.). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bliss Seeker Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 Is there a legal YouTube link or something where I can see the goals? Missed the 2nd half Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveUK Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 1 minute ago, DB08 said: Japan, South Korea, Australia and Iran are generally good. The next group of Asian teams needs to make some serious improvement though (UAE, Saudis, North Korea, etc.). Specially on their human rights Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunmaN1905 Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 Watched Korea-Bosnia friendly before the WC, Bosnia won 1-3 easily, even though they obviously didn't care about the game. 1 minute ago, Bliss Seeker said: Is there a legal YouTube link or something where I can see the goals? Reddit, usually. Ugh, *soccer* reddit. The only thing I use it for, seeing the goals I missed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthCoastRed Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 2 minutes ago, Bliss Seeker said: Is there a legal YouTube link or something where I can see the goals? Missed the 2nd half BBC i player will have them Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deisler26 Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 Those last two goals were very nice. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
decapitated Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 ITV are the official broadcasters for this match in the UK Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darius1998 Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 15 minutes ago, SteveUK said: Specially on their human rights We can include Iran in that as well then. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georginho_juventusygr Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 Saudis are still fasting, right? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
git2thachoppa Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 17 minutes ago, georginho_juventusygr said: Saudis are still fasting, right? Apparently Ramadan can be taken to have ended just before the World Cup. Even if it hasn't, there are ways around it or ways to manipulate the doctrine so sportsmen can eat. Religion is malleable and bends to our will. I guess if as many people actually believed in hell and an angry vengeful god, they'd all be starving and everyone would be in church. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TM Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 17 minutes ago, georginho_juventusygr said: Saudis are still fasting, right? Russia’s opponents in the opening fixture, Saudi Arabia will play their first match during Ramadan. Moreover, their base in St Petersburg is currently experiencing 18 hours of daylight. Faced with such strictures, the majority of the Saudi camp have opted to defer their fast till after the tournament. Citing travel as a cause for postponement is a common dispensation during Ramadan. It was given the rubber stamp by Saudi authorities who issued abstention permits to players who required them Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavo01 Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 Saudi Arabia really were poor. Who is their GK coach? Stevie Wonder.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
YOUNGSTEVE Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 An average Russian team put five without replay past a Saudi team, who qualify with ease into every World Cup finals, but must have one of the worst records of any team in the finals. Just think how much better it will get when with have 40 or even 48 teams, that are inferior to the Saudis. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jakarooney Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 Wasn't it their first world cup for 12 years? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redshift Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 Kind of weird how the Saudi's struggled when they did well in a qualifying group with Japan and Australia. Kind of makes me wonder how they will do in the tournament. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
decapitated Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 2 minutes ago, Redshift said: Kind of weird how the Saudi's struggled when they did well in a qualifying group with Japan and Australia. Kind of makes me wonder how they will do in the tournament. They qualified with Bert van Marwijk as their coach and were much better when he managed them but he quit over a contract dispute and over him refusing to move to Saudi Arabia full time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heartwork Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 well that's 50k that Paddy Power are donating to a pro-LGBT charity. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony85 Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 15 minutes ago, Redshift said: Kind of weird how the Saudi's struggled when they did well in a qualifying group with Japan and Australia. Kind of makes me wonder how they will do in the tournament. I sometimes think South Korea / Japan are not as good as they are made out to be. Whenever I watch them they always seem quite toothless going forward so they don't hurt teams like Saudi Arabia which allows them to get positive results. People think that because they have some well known players that they are decent sides but the majority still aren't playing for top class teams. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunmaN1905 Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 Korea/Japan are way worse than they were like 10/15 years ago. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RTHerringbone Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 Saudi defence was all sorts of ****ed up. I couldn't even tell what sort of system they were trying to use, but Pizzi says he won't change things! Uruguay could rack up any sort of score because let's face it - Russia aren't actually any good. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob1981 Posted June 14, 2018 Author Share Posted June 14, 2018 What happened to VAR by the way? Fourth goal was all kinds of offside in the build up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD nawrat Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 1 minute ago, Rob1981 said: What happened to VAR by the way? Fourth goal was all kinds of offside in the build up. The Dzyuba flick to Cheryshev? He was marginally offside, certainly arguable that it wasn't a clear mistake for the linesman to make (in allowing play to continue). Maybe they didn't have enough conclusive angles to judge it offside? I agree it was offside fwiw, but it was maybe a couple of inches on the far side from the linesman, and the two players were wrestling for position - not an easy call. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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