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Russia forward Cheryshev Misses Post-Match Press Conference Due to Doping Test

Russia forward Cheryshev Misses Post-Match Press Conference Due to Doping Test

Man of the match Denis Cheryshev was forced to miss the press conference following his side's 3-1 victory against Egypt because he was selected to undergo a post-match doping test. 20 Jun 2018
Samedov: Russia fulfilled first World Cup goal

Samedov: Russia fulfilled first World Cup goal

Russia midfielder Aleksandr Samedov said Tuesday night that Russia had fulfilled their first World Cup goal after beating Egypt 3-1 in their Group A encounter. 20 Jun 2018
Russia coach: Uruguay 'completely different proposition'

Russia coach: Uruguay 'completely different proposition'

Russia head coach Stanislav Cherchesov said Russia's next opponent Uruguay would be a "completely different proposition" than Egypt. 20 Jun 2018
Dzagoev Out of World Cup, Zhirkov’s Participation Uncertain - Russia Head Coach

Dzagoev Out of World Cup, Zhirkov’s Participation Uncertain - Russia Head Coach

ST. PETERSBURG, June 20 (Sputnik) - Russia have been handed a blow with midfielder Alan Dzagoev being ruled out of the rest of tournament, while it is unknown whether Yuri Zhirkov will play any further part in the competition, Russia head coach Stanislav Cherchesov said Tuesday night following his side’s 3-1 win against Egypt. 20 Jun 2018
Coach praises Russia for executing game plan against Egypt

Coach praises Russia for executing game plan against Egypt

Russia head coach Stanislav Cherchersov said Tuesday night that his team executed their game plan perfectly, as the host nation recorded a 3-1 victory against Egypt on Tuesday in St. Petersburg. 20 Jun 2018
Russia have efficient squad says Cuper

Russia have efficient squad says Cuper

Egypt head coach Hector Cuper said Russia had an efficient team after the hosts recorded a 3-1 win in St. Petersburg on Tuesday. 20 Jun 2018
Russia v Egypt pic special

Russia v Egypt pic special

The best of the action from the Saint Petersburg Stadium where host nation Russia defeated Mo Salah's Egypt in Group A. 20 Jun 2018
Cuper happy to resign following loss to Russia

Cuper happy to resign following loss to Russia

Egypt head coach Hector Cuper said Monday that he was “happy to resign” if anyone was displeased with his training methods after Egypt suffered their second straight World Cup defeat. 20 Jun 2018
Fedun hopes Russia face Portugal in knockout stages

Fedun hopes Russia face Portugal in knockout stages

Spartak Moscow's Owner Leonid Fedun told a Sputnik correspondent on Tuesday that he hoped Russia would face Portugal in the Round of 16 at this summer's FIFA World Cup. 20 Jun 2018
Hosts Russia beat Egypt 3-1 in St Petersburg

Hosts Russia beat Egypt 3-1 in St Petersburg

Russia are on the verge of reaching the World Cup knockout stage for the first time since the break-up of the Soviet Union after beating Egypt 3-1 in St. Petersburg on Tuesday. 20 Jun 2018
VAR system used for Russia v Egypt

VAR system used for Russia v Egypt

The Video Assistant Referee (VAR) system was used during the 2018 World Cup match involving Russia and Egypt on Tuesday. 20 Jun 2018
Cheryshev named man of the match against Egypt

Cheryshev named man of the match against Egypt

Russia forward Denis Cheryshev was named the man of the match as Russia beat Egypt 3-1 in their World Cup group stage encounter. 20 Jun 2018
Salah scores penalty against Russia

Salah scores penalty against Russia

Egypt star striker Salah scored from the penalty spot to bring his side the first goal in their World Cup encounter with Russia. 20 Jun 2018
Dzyuba scrores third goal for Russia

Dzyuba scrores third goal for Russia

Russia are leading 3-0, as forward  Artem Dzyuba scores third goal for his side in Russia and Egypt World Cup group stage encounter. 20 Jun 2018
Cheryshev scores second goal for Russia

Cheryshev scores second goal for Russia

Russia are leading 2-0, as midfielder Denis Cheryshev scores second goal for his side in Russia and Egypt World Cup group stage encounter. 20 Jun 2018
Fathy nets own goal two minutes after the break

Fathy nets own goal two minutes after the break

Russia are leading 1-0, as Egypt defender Ahmed Fathy netted an own goal two minutes after the break in Russia and Egypt World Cup group stage encounter. 20 Jun 2018