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It was pretty clear to us but maybe he got caught out of position so it looked closer, that would certainly go back had it led to a goal.
Day 1: Opening Ceremony and Russia vs Saudi Arabia (Kick-off: 16h00 BST)
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It was pretty clear to us but maybe he got caught out of position so it looked closer, that would certainly go back had it led to a goal.
Saudi's positioning when they lose the ball for a counter attack is woeful.
They're making Russia look like a combination of Man. City/Liverpool on the break.
They're making Russia look like a combination of Man. City/Liverpool on the break.
He got old and shit.
Borimg match...
Disagree. Russia have been decent. Pity I have a meeting now.
Still playing in Kazakhstan apparently. Not sure what Pavlychenko is up to....
Really liked that 2008 Russian team, shame they ran into Spain as could've easily made the final that year. Outplayed Holland in the quarters.
Nice, it makes sense as the more you use that template the better they will get at it.
The quality of passing is piss poor from both teams.
They don't have intelligent, top tier full backs like Valencia
Playing in the Kazakhstan Premier League at the ripe old age of 37.
Plays in Kazakhstan. Stopped getting national team call ups after Euro 2012.
It's what we called "tarkam", sort of a village match where everyone just go where the ball is.
Russian only looked decent because it's the SA. No offence but they're a class below
Good game so far...
The Saudis seem ok on the ball, but probably taking to much risks. Russia should win this comfortably
The Saudis seem ok on the ball, but probably taking to much risks. Russia should win this comfortably
Kazakhstan, Greatest Country in the World...
What happened to Dzyuba aswell? Seemed before euro 2016 those two strikers were Russia's great hopes. One is injured and I presume the other is a back up on the bench.
Russia are awful. If KSA actually had a proper dangerman in the final third they'd be in trouble.
Smolov guy is a moron.
Imagine starting World Cup with a match like this.
Might as well ask about Kerzshakov.
That guy dancing in the crowd has serious meme potential.
@GifLord around the 34th minute if you've got time
@GifLord around the 34th minute if you've got time
It's been a pretty good match to be fair.
Great refereeing.
Smolov is either doing something brilliant or being the worst player on the park with no in between.
Smolov is either doing something brilliant or being the worst player on the park with no in between.
These Saudi center backs getting me stressed.
Can’t believe that wasn’t given.
Even if it was correct, surely he’s been given a Rolex by Putin to change it.
Even if it was correct, surely he’s been given a Rolex by Putin to change it.
At least there is already a goal. Come on its the World Cup opening match! Stop moaning!
Came in to say this... they're so bad
Yes they made it at 06
The passing has been very poor and Saudi defense is making life so easy for Russia but they can't benefit from it. Uruguay will defeat Saudi with 4-5 goals easily.
It’s been great ‘cause it’s been terrible.
People just need something to moan about.
No hot babes from the crowd yet? I wonder if they are omitted because of the Saudis.
thisThe full backs are so high and the midfield isn't protecting the back 2, its 2v2 at the back when Russia counter.
Bore off some of you. Some deeply unhappy souls in here.
Yup, the Saudi left-back slipped in the build up to the goal.
Russian sub showing why he was on the bench in the first place.
What's he up to now?
So so easy for Russia to counter once they win the ball by halfway line.
Coronation street is on somewhere
Not every game is going to be top draw in quality, I’ve been reasonably entertained thus far. Even if by some comical defending.
It’s the muhfukkin World Cup yo!
It’s the muhfukkin World Cup yo!