Russia vs Egypt Soccer Preview and Predictions
Following their games at the 2018 FIFA World Cup RUSSIA, Russia and Egypt couldn’t have arrived in Saint Petersburg with more disparate emotions. Dealing with pressure, Russia was the curtain-raiser in staggering style, while on the other hand, Egypt experienced their long-awaited return start off with a gut-wrenching defeat.
The victory Russia delivered, has transformed expectations because three points could even be enough to seal a round of 16 spots. Thankfully for Egypt, Mohamed Salah has been set to return from injury, so they have no time to waste. The return of the talismanic stature with the Pharaohs will undoubtedly up-lift their spirits after the late goal conceded against Uruguay.
Did you know that Thursday was when two players have scored their first goals for the national team in the Opening Match of a World Cup? Yuri Gazinsky went one better, scoring his first two for Russia.
Possible line-ups:
Russia: Ilya Kutepov, Sergei Ignashevich, Yuri Zhirkov, Aleksandr Golovin, Denis Cheryshev, Fedor Smolov, Igor Akinfeev, Mario Fernandes, Roman Zobnin, Yury Gazinsky, Daler Kuziaev.
Egypt: Ahmed Fathi, Mohammed Abdelshafy, Mohammed Salah, Marwan Mohsen, Mohammed El Shenawy, Ali Gabr, Ahmed Hegazy, Tarek Hamed, Mohammed El Neny, Mahmoud Trezeguet, Abdullah Al Said.
Russia vs Egypt Soccer Preview and Predictions
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