Russia rejoices in flying start
China Daily | Updated: 2018-06-16 07:57
Host's resounding opening win dispels pre-tournament tension
MOSCOW, Russia - Russia has proved the doubters wrong - for the moment.
The World Cup host showed nerves of steel and ruthless finishing in thumping Saudi Arabia 5-0 in the tournament's opening match before an anxious crowd of nearly 80,000 in Moscow on Thursday.
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