Hello and welcome to Eurosport's LIVE text commentary of the World Cup Group A clash between Russia and Egypt in Saint Petersburg. This is the start of the second round of group matches, the moment where things get really serious. A defeat tonight for Russia or particularly Egypt would leave them in serious danger of going out of the tournament.
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Full time: Russia 3-1 Egypt The hosts Russia have nine toes in the second round after a stirring victory over Egypt, who need a miracle to reach the last 16.
Warda shoots tamely wide from the edge of the box. There will be four minutes of added time. Egypt knows this is over.
Salah nicks the ball brilliantly on the edge of the Russia box, only to slice a half-volley well wide.
Egypt will remember the 2018 World Cup as a nightmare that started the moment Sergio Ramos took Mo Salah for a walk in the Champions League final. His injury was a savage blow to a team who had such hopes for their first World Cup in 28 years. Sport is darn cruel sometimes.
Russia make their final change, with Kudriashov replacing Zhirkov.
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Smolov is booked.
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F. Smolov
Egypt make their last change: Kahraba on for Mohsen.
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A great chance for Russia on the break. Smolov finds Golovin, who inexplicably delays his shot and loses the ball.
After a hairy few minutes, Russia again look pretty comfortable. They are going through to the last 16, probably to face either Portugal or Spain.
The superb Dzyuba, who has bullied Egypt all night, is replaced by Smolov.
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Egypt appeal for another penalty, but this time there's nothing doing. It was a wrestle between Kutepov and Mohsen, with both men dragging each other by the shirt. Anything could have been given there.
A draw would keep Egypt alive, just about, but they would need to absolutely hammer Saudi Arabia and hope Uruguay beat Russia.
Russia make a change, Kuziaev for Cheryshev. Meanwhile, Ignashevich heads a deep free-kick straight at Elshenawy.
GOAL! Russia 3-1 Egypt (Salah pen) Salah smacks an emphatic penalty high into the net. It's been a miserable tournament for him but at least he has a World Cup goal.
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M. Salah
PENALTY TO EGYPT! Salah is pulled down inside the area but the referee gives a free-kick outside the box. This is surely one for VAR. It started outside the area and continued inside the box. Yes, after a bit of deliberation a VAR penalty is given.
A frustrated El-Said spanks a long-range shot into orbit.
Ramadan Sobhi replaces Trezeguet.
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Good chance for Egypt! Salah plays a nice square pass to Trezeguet, who sidefoots just wide of the post from inside the D.