FIFA World Cup 2018, Russia v Egypt, Live Score: Cheryshev, Dzyuba Give 3-0 Lead to Russia

PENALTY: MO Salah falls just inside the box and Egyptians have asked for a penalty. And the star player gets a goal finally, his first in World Cup finals.

Trezeguet had a chance here as he received a ball from Salah right at the edge of the box. But the former doesn't get enough power behind the ball. 

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GOAL: And we have another goal here. Russia is on fire. This time round it's Dzyuba who scores for the hosts. The striker takes the ball from Kutepov inside the box, giving no chance to Egypt keeper to save that goal. This goal should take them in the next round.

GOAL: Russia take 2-0 lead and it's Cheryshev who has once again displayed his magic. He gets a great ball from the right flank and has no issues in converting the goal. 

CHANCE: Salah gets a good ball inside the box, but that is blocked well by the Russian defenders. Egypt gets a corner there but Salah fails to get a good touch there. This is an opportunity missed for Egypt.

Egypt are now trying to make the most of the half chances as well. Trezeguet fires a wild shot over the goalpost that reaps him no benefit. Egypt now need some of Salah's brilliance to make a comeback in this match.

STAT ATTACK: This was the fifth own goal at Russia 2018. The most ever recorded at a World Cup was the six in 1998. Can we get some more here?

GOAL: Russia has the lead here. This is a calamity for Egypt as skipper Fathi concedes an own goal. Zobnin fires a shot at goal but it took a huge deflection off Fathi. It's 1-0 in the 47th minute.

And second half of the match gets underway. Egypt's Trezeguet is down after his collision with a Russian player, while attempting a header. But he seems to be alright now. 

HALF-TIME: It's been that kind of game where none of the teams has come close to scoring. While Russia started out well, their performance took a dip. On the other hand, Mohamed Salah looked a lit out of sorts. They would want to correct that in the second half.

ATTEMPT: And finally Mohamed Salah gets into the action. He finds in a good position in the box, but a wayward kick that curls wide, sees him miss an opportunity. 

That could have been a chance for Russia as Cheryshev bends a good cross from the right flank. Unfortunately there is no one to take the ball inside the box. That could have been really close.

Till now Egypt has enjoyed a better possession of the ball at 54%. Russia's performance has come down considerably in the last few minutes, but the defence is not succumbing to the pressure.

There has been very little coming in terms of service for Salah which is surprising. But just as we say that, the cross from the right is flicked on towards Salah and the defender clears before anything else happens. 

Russia have certainly done their homework on Mo Salah. Defenders are engaging him aggressively, robbing him of any time or space. But even so he can still find chance to get on the ball. He's been trying to move it left to find Trzeguet who is looking very dangerous as a result of getting less attention from the Russian players.

Half an hour into the game and Russia still competing better than their opponents Egypt. The hosts are of course keeping a close eye on Salah, not that it is a a definitive way to keep him silent. He needs a moment to change the game. 

While Salah is not the only outlet for Egypt in attack, he is rusty and taking time to settle in to the game which will make the Russians happy. He has had the fewest touches among the Egyptians so far in the game. 

There is miscommunication in the Egyptian defense but the keeper Elshenawy finally gets the ball and gets his side rolling. 

Salah being unselfish as ever with the passing around the box. There was space to shoot but he lays it up for Trezeguet who's shot is blocked by the Russians. Salah has not been that involved as yet, and Egypt will hope that changes soon. 

At the other end, Russia are pinging in the crosses at will to the tall Dzyuba who scored in the first game with a header. Egypt are unable to contain the crosses and the hosts can smell a goal coming their way soon. 

Trezeguet wins the ball in his half and plays Salah through in the centre of the park. But the defense with Ignashevich is well alert and are keeping a close eye on him. 

Denis Cheryshev who scored a couple of goals on the opening day has an attempt from distance, it's just over the bar and Egypt can rebuild from the back. Almost 20 minutes in and Russia are completely dominating the ball and the game. They have been more precise in attack. 

Good try by the Egyptians to break out and get a goal against the run of play as Trezeguet attempted a curler from the left. Inches wide for him. It is much better to see that from Egypt who have been under pressure from the Russians. 

Egypt are starting to settle down now after a nervy start after 15 minutes. 

First chance for Salah to have a run at the Russian defense. But they outnumber him at the back and the ball is back in the Russian attacking third. 

Samedov once again with a dangerous ball in to Dzyuba inside the box but Egypt manage to clean that up. There is panic in Egypt defense and the midfield losing the ball cheaply is not helping them in anyway. 

The Russians have already created a couple of good openings in the early stages with an attack that are high on confidence after their opening day win against Saudi Arabia. Egypt holding on for all they are worth right now. 

Early corner to defend for Egypt as Russia look to pile on the pressure. Samedov with the ball in to Ignashevich after a short corner. The defender's header is dealt it with comfortably and Egypt will breathe easy. They have not begun well defensively. 

Egypt led by Moh Salah get us underway in the final game of the night against the hosts.