SAINT PETERSBURG: Russia coach Stanislav Cherchesov says the World Cup hosts hope for many more celebrations after putting one foot in the last 16 by beating Mohamed Salah’s Egypt 3-1 on Tuesday. Mohamed Salah (right) of Egypt reacts while players of Russia celebrate the 1-0 lead during the FIFA World Cup 2018 group A preliminary round soccer match between Russia and Egypt in St.Petersburg, Russia. EPA-EFEThe results put Russia on the verge of making the knockout stage of a World Cup for the first time since the Soviet era. “The World Cup is not awarded to the team that scores eight goals first,” Cherchesov told reporters after the match. Russia conclude their group stage play against two-time World Cup champions Uruguay.

Source: New Strait Times June 19, 2018 21:22 UTC