Abdullah Otayf 5 —

The defensive lynchpin in midfield was largely consigned to attempting to stop the likes of Golovin and Smolov.

Taiseer Al-Jassim 4 —

Being inches away from connecting with a ball across goal was the highlight of his match.

Salman Al-Faraj 6 —

Brought a poise in his play, settling his side with his passing when it was needed.

Salem Al-Dawsari 5 —

Had to work constantly in defence, which he did superbly. Was responsible for a few of the Saudi’s rare sights at goal, missing just slightly with a brilliant hit.

Yahya Al-Shehri 3 —

‘The Saudi Maradona’ (in appearance rather than his play) was essential to his side’s attempts to maintain control of the ball in midfield, but he became flustered on many occasions due to the pressure of the Russian midfielders and his own lack of strength on the ball.

Mohammed Al-Sahlawi 5 —

The Al-Nassr striker was mostly invisible in the match, which was largely due to the lack of chances created by those around him.

Substitutes —

Fahad Al-Muwallad 5 —

Scorer of the goal in qualifying to send his country to the World Cup, his arrival did little to shift the match.

Hattan Bahbir 5 —

Largely unnoticeable following his arrival.

Muhannad Asiri N/A —

Could not contribute anything with his team so battered.

 

VAR 6 —

Had nothing to do, but was a calming presence over the pitch.