Hosts Russia continue goal spree despite return of Egypt's Salah

Xinhua | Updated: 2018-06-20 09:35
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Russia's Denis Cheryshev scores their second goal in World Cup Group A match at Saint Petersburg Stadium in Saint Petersburg, Russia, June 19, 2018. [Photo/Agencies]

In the 18th minute, Cheryshev poked a shot from distance, only to see the ball flying over the bar. Meanwhile, with Russian defenders engaging, Liverpool forward Salah only touched the ball five times.

Egypt, eager for a victory in their sixth match at the finals, grew into the game gradually. Before the halftime stroke, Salah, receiving a low pass from Abdelshafy, swept a left-foot shot but missed the gate.

His first World Cup goal was in the second half, when he was brought down in the box. Egyptian players called for VAR before the judge ruled for a penalty. Salah sent the ball into the net.

After 17 matches, the World Cup has already seen 10 penalties.

But the goal alone was not enough to shift the balance.

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