Russia's national team won 3-1 over Egypt in the second match of the 2018 World Cup Group A qualifier held at Krestovsky Stadium, Saint Petersburg, on Wednesday (20/06/2018) early morning hrs.
With this result, Russia has a great opportunity to qualify for the last 16 of the 2018 World Cup. Currently, the hosts lead Group A standings with six points. Previously, Russia won 5-0 over Saudi Arabia.
If Uruguay beat Saudi Arabia on Wednesday (20/06/2018), then Russia certainly stepped into the round of 16 large. If Uruguay lose to Saudi Arabia, the last game will be decisive.
While Egypt is now immersed in the bottom of Group A standings after swallowing two defeats. In the first game, Hector Cuper's fleet lost 1-0 to Uruguay.
Shown with Mohamed Salah actually makes Egyptian players look more confident. They dare to serve the attacking game that is hosted. Relying on Salah, Egypt made the defense of Russia desperate.
Some chances made Egypt in the first half. However, none of which successfully used to be a goal. So also with Russia who appear pressing from the beginning.
In the 41st minute, Salah almost scored the first goal in the 2018 World Cup. Unfortunately, the ball from his left kick from the penalty box deviated on the right side of the Russian goal. Until the end of the first half, Egypt and Russia played equally strong with the score 0-0.