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The number of surprises occurred in the first match of the 2018 World Cup group stage in Russia, which has been running for three days since it opened in Moscow on Thursday (14/6/18) yesterday opened by Robbie Williams.
The goal rain has already happened in the opening match when the Russian home side bombed Saudi Arabia's goal five goals without reply in a match that was witnessed by President Vladimir Putin.
Russia was immediately topped the standings of Group A because the strongest team in their group, while Uruguay just won 1-0 over Egypt who performed without their super star Mohamed Salah because of injury.
Nevertheless, Russia's trip to the last 16 is completely unsafe as it has to pass through Egypt and Uruguay which can not be underestimated while Luis Suarez will also face Russia and Saudi Arabia who are at the foot of the table.
Turning to Group B, Iran surprisingly topped thanks to a 1-0 win over Morocco, as two other giants Portugal and Spain drew 3-3.
The match between Portugal and Spain became one of the most exciting matches in this early phase because in addition to the many goals created, the heroic action of Cristiano Ronaldo who scored a hat trick as well as bringing 3 direct goals and also a spectacle of interest in the game.
While in Group C the competition map has not been too visible after France and Denmark only win by a one-goal margin over Australia and Peru.
Les Blues as one of the favorites team only won 2-1 win over Australia thanks to goals Antoinne Griezmann and Paul Pogba assisted by video review of reruns and goal-line technology.
While Denmark secured full points thanks to goals Yussuf Poulsen in the second half, after Peru threw away the opportunity to excel from the penalty spot.
Another surprise was in Group D, when Argentina were unable to win over Iceland. Lionel Messi became the most highlighted figure for failing to execute a penalty that made Albiceleste a 1-1 draw over Iceland.
The result was exploited Croatia to top Group D standings thanks to a 2-0 win over Nigeria in the previous game.
