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World Cup: Salah penalty too late as Egypt bow down to Russia, Rus 3 Egy 1

A late Salah goal was not enough for Egypt as Russia demonstrates a convincing win

Artem Dzyuba scores for Russia
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Artem Dzyuba scores for Russia

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Full-time analysis: Russia vs Egypt started with the hosts attacking from all fronts. The Egyptians soon picked up and started counter-attacking the Russians. The final ball was missing for both teams and at halftime, the scores were tied.
The match, however, was totally different in the 2nd half. It all started with the suicide goal by Ahmed Fathy of Egypt in the 47th minute, which is the 5th own goal at World Cup 2018 - only in 1998 have there been more at a WorldCup tournament.

After the suicide goal, the Russians picked up with two goals in quick

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