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Cherchesov says level of team's previous opponents not high enough

Cherchesov says level of team's previous opponents not high enough

Russia head coach Stanislav Cherchesov said on Monday the level of his team's previous opponents was not high enough compared to Uruguay, who beat Russia 3-0 in their final Group A match on Monday. 26 Jun 2018
Uruguay v Russia player ratings

Uruguay v Russia player ratings

Uruguay’s 3-0 win over Russia did little to change the standings of Group A, but it has set up some tantalizing affairs in the round of 16 26 Jun 2018
Saudi Arabia v Egypt player ratings

Saudi Arabia v Egypt player ratings

Saudi Arabia and Egypt have bid farewell to the World Cup finals but it was the Saudis who stole three points in the very last minute on a hot afternoon in Volgograd. 26 Jun 2018
Suarez named man of the match against Russia

Suarez named man of the match against Russia

Luis Suarez was named the man of the match as World Cup hosts Russia suffered their first defeat of the tournament after losing 3-0 to Uruguay, FIFA said via the tournament's official Twitter account on Monday. 26 Jun 2018
Almost 42,000 Fans attend Russia v Uruguay

Almost 42,000 Fans attend Russia v Uruguay

A total of 41,970 fans attended the World Cup match between hosts Russia and Uruguay in Samara, FIFA said Monday on its official website. 26 Jun 2018
Russia suffer first World Cup defeat after losing 3-0 to Uruguay

Russia suffer first World Cup defeat after losing 3-0 to Uruguay

Russia finished second in Group A after suffering their first World Cup defeat at the hands of Uruguay 3-0 in Samara on Monday. 26 Jun 2018
Last-gasp goal hands Saudi Arabia 2-1 win over Egypt

Last-gasp goal hands Saudi Arabia 2-1 win over Egypt

Salem Al-Dawsari’s last-gasp goal earned Saudi Arabia a 2-1 win against Egypt in Volgograd on Monday, as both teams exited the World Cup. 26 Jun 2018
Russian sports minister says both Russia and Uruguay are determined to win

Russian sports minister says both Russia and Uruguay are determined to win

Russian Sports Minister Pavel Kolobkov says both Russia and Uruguay were determined to win their final Group A match at the FIFA World Cup. 25 Jun 2018
Over 4,000 fans to arrive in Samara for Russia's Uruguay clash by free trains - Organisers

Over 4,000 fans to arrive in Samara for Russia's Uruguay clash by free trains - Organisers

MOSCOW, June 25 (Sputnik) - Free trains will carry more than 4,000 fans to Samara for the FIFA World Cup match between Russia and Uruguay, Director General of the 2018 FIFA World Cup Transport Directorate Kirill Polyakov told Sputnik on Monday. 25 Jun 2018
World Cup: Five things we learned from Group A

World Cup: Five things we learned from Group A

Group A has so far been a tale of surprising performances, utter embarrassments and Uruguayan resilience 22 Jun 2018
Urreta and Nandez back to full training ahead of Russia game

Urreta and Nandez back to full training ahead of Russia game

Uruguay midfielders Jonathan Urreta and Nahitan Nandez have returned to full training ahead of the upcoming match against Russia, the team said on their official Twitter account. 22 Jun 2018
Uruguay match will be more difficult for Russia says Bulykin

Uruguay match will be more difficult for Russia says Bulykin

Former Russia striker Dmitri Bulykin said on Thursday that the game against Uruguay would be more difficult for Russia than their previous matches against Saudi Arabia and Egypt. 21 Jun 2018
Defender Kudryashov says Russia's results are no surprise

Defender Kudryashov says Russia's results are no surprise

Russia's victories in their first two matches of the FIFA World Cup are not surprising as the players are just doing what the coaching staff asks them to do, Russia defender Fedor Kudryashov said on Thursday. 21 Jun 2018
Zhirkov and Dzagoev train individually ahead of Uruguay match

Zhirkov and Dzagoev train individually ahead of Uruguay match

Russia midfielders Yuri Zhirkov and Alan Dzagoev trained individually in the gym on Thursday as the national team continued their preparations for their last Group A game against Uruguay at the FIFA World Cup. 21 Jun 2018
Suarez not bothered who Uruguay face in round of 16

Suarez not bothered who Uruguay face in round of 16

Uruguay forward Luis Suarez said Wednesday that he was not bothered who his country meets in the round of 16, after the South American side booked their place in the knockout stages following a 1-0 win against Saudi Arabia on Wednesday. 21 Jun 2018
Cavani hopes weather will be cooler against Russia

Cavani hopes weather will be cooler against Russia

Uruguay forward Edinson Cavani said Wednesday that he hoped the weather would be cooler during their upcoming game with Russia than it was in Rostov, where Uruguay played Saudi Arabia on Wednesday. 21 Jun 2018