World Cup Live: Morocco Face Iran After Uruguay Narrowly Beat Egypt
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June 15, 2018
Read Full Story: Uruguay Strike Late To Beat Egypt
Egypt lost with pride ? good job #EGYURU
— Rolz?? (@Rolz99) June 15, 2018
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In football you can fight for 88 minutes but lose in one minute (#89th minute) #EGYURU
— Suna (@JahSuna) June 15, 2018
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So sorry for Egypt…i so much wish the match ended in a draw…#FifaWorldCup2018 #EGYURU
— Davincydacode (@Ademilola4) June 15, 2018
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2: 57 pm: The referee blows the final whistle.
It was a tough match between both teams but Uruguay managed to carve out the victory.
2:48 pm: Gooaaaalllllllllllll.
Uruguay’s Carlos Sanchez provided the assist while Jose Gimenez scores with a header.
2:40 pm: Uruguay’s Edinson Cavani connects well on the volley but Mohamed El Shenawi makes a great save and the ball goes behind for a corner kick.
Egpyt have shown in the first half that they’re still a good team without Salah. They’re defending well and the midfield are playing well but problem is they have no fire power upfront. Leaving Hassan out was a big mistake too. If Salah was playing Egypt would be leading. #EGYURU
— Jack (@JackBryantt) June 15, 2018
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This Egypt side is looking spicy ya know, and that’s without Salah. Hoping they do bits this wc. #EGY #EGYURU #bbcworldcup
— James Wales (@JWalie11) June 15, 2018
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Waiting for Salah like #EGYURU pic.twitter.com/6DTrujI38W
— Martı Jonathan Official (@OnlyMartiBaby) June 15, 2018
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2:33 pm: Luis Suarez gets a chance as he finds himself in a one-on-one situation with the Egyptian keeper but Mohamed El Shenawi rushes out to claim the ball.
2:11 pm: Trezeguet from Egypt passes the ball in the box but it was intercepted by an opponent player.
It’s a throw-in in favour of the African team.
2:05 pm: Second half is underway.
Godin is the only Uruguay player that seems to be up for this game. Its been a surprisingly poor first half from them. Egypt look well organised defensively, just lacking a threat going forward without Salah. Hopefully the second half will be much more entertaining… #EGYURU
— Mark Jackson (@MarkJackson_916) June 15, 2018
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1: 47 pm: Referee blows the half-time whistle.
The first half ended with Egypt 43% – Uruguay 57% possession.
1:25 pm: The ball possession is Egypt 46% – Uruguay 54%.
A cross from Nahitan Nandez of Uruguay is blocked by an opponent as he tries to pick out a team-mate in the position.
1:03 pm: Uruguay’s Luis Suarez sees his pass blocked by an Egyptian while the African team a throw-in at the left side of the pitch in their own half of the field.
1:00 pm : The match between Egypt and Uruguay kicked off.
Netherlands’ Bjorn Kuipers is the referee.
The intriguing performances continue in the second day of the 2018 World Cup with three matches featuring two African countries among others after the host nation, Russia routed Saudi Arabia 5-0 in the opening game.
Egypt will take on Uruguay in the second Group A match by 1:00 pm Nigerian time at the Ekaterinburg Arena.
In Group B, Morocco will play Iran at the Saint Petersburg Stadium at 4:00 pm local time, while Portugal will contend with their European counterparts Spain three hours later at the Fisht Stadium in Sochi.
Meanwhile, Luis Suarez will be chasing redemption when Uruguay face Egypt in his first World Cup appearance since being thrown out of the tournament in 2014 for biting Italian defender Giorgio Chiellini.
The controversial Barcelona striker, 31, was described on the eve of their first game in Russia as “more mature” by Uruguay coach Oscar Tabarez. READ MORE.
Russia 2018: Full Group Stage Fixtures
Lionel Messi’s Argentina aim to put a shambolic World Cup build-up behind them and make a statement in their opening match against tournament debutants Iceland on Saturday.
The two-time champions arrived in Russia dogged by poor form, injuries and controversy.
But Messi is a man on a mission as he chases his first World Cup winner’s medal and will not tolerate complacency against the minnows at Moscow’s Spartak stadium. READ MORE.
Elsewhere, Spain were one of the favourites when they arrived in Russia after a two-year unbeaten run under Lopetegui.
The squad is, however, reeling after Wednesday’s snap decision by the Spanish football federation to dump Lopetegui after it was announced he would be joining Real Madrid following the tournament.
Former Real stalwart Fernando Hierro has been thrown into the deep end as head coach, with little coaching experience and huge pressure on his shoulders. READ MORE.
June 14, 2018
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5:57 pm: Full-Time Russia 5-0 Saudi Arabia.
5:55 pm: Russia sealed their victory with two goals in less than seven minutes to the full time.
Denis Cheryshev scored his second goal in 91 minutes while Aleksandr Golovin gave the host nation a wonderful finish when he curled a direct free kick into the back of the net.
5:31 pm: Again, Russia have scored their third goal.
Artem Dzyuba netted with a header after a brilliant cross from Aleksandr Golovin
5:06 pm: Second half is underway.
After a few minutes to the restart, Russia’s Aleksandr Samedov could not find the target with a shot from outside the box.
Best moment of the 2018 #WorldCup so far… ? pic.twitter.com/TWvSD0GQoA
— FCB (@FollowbackCule) June 14, 2018
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4:48 pm: Referee blows for half-time.
Aside from an injury to Alan Dzagoev, the perfect half from #RUS#RUSKSA#WorldCup@TeamRussia pic.twitter.com/1xQlNJtVpS
— FIFA World Cup ? (@FIFAWorldCup) June 14, 2018
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4:43 pm: Second goal.
Denis Cheryshev extended the lead for the host country after dribbling past two Saudi Arabians thanks to Roman Zobnin’s assist.
With that goal @Cheryshev becomes the first substitute to score in an Opening Match of the FIFA #WorldCup#WorldCup #RUS#RUSKSA pic.twitter.com/ItrUn9RMZq
— FIFA World Cup ? (@FIFAWorldCup) June 14, 2018
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4:12 pm: First goal.
Yuri Gazinskiy has given Russia the lead and becomes the first player to score a goal in the 2018 World. Aleksandr Golovin provided the assist for the goal.
4:00 pm: Hosts Russia and Saudi Arabia have kicked off the 2018 World Cup proper.
Starting line-ups:
Russia:
Igor Akinfeev (capt), Mario Fernandes, Ilya Kupetov, Sergey Ignashevich, Iury Gazinsky, Alan Dzagoev, Roman Zobnin, Aleksandr Golovin, Yury Zhirkov, Alexander Samedov, Fedor Smolov
Coach: Stanislav Cherchesov (RUS)
Saudi Arabia:
Abdullah Al-Muaiouf, Osama Hawsawi (capt), Omar Hawsawi, Mohammed Al-Burayk, Yasser Al-Shahrani, Salman Al-Faraj, Yahia Al-Shehri, Abdullah Otayf, Taiseer Al-Jassam, Salem Al-Dawsari, Mohammed Al-Sahlawi
Coach: Juan Antonio Pizzi (ESP)
Referee: Nestor Pitana (ARG)
Opening Ceremony:
The host country, Russia will kick-start the competition by taking on Saudi Arabia by 4:00 pm Nigerian time.
Russia 2018: Full Group Stage Fixtures
The 21st #WorldCup kicks off in the magnificent #LuzhnikiStadium only 1⃣6⃣ hours from now…
Media Alert.
Our training session today starts at 10.15am.
It will be open for the first 15 minutes only.
Ahead of our #WorldCup opener vs #CRO on Saturday, we will be departing Essentuki for Kaliningrad at 3.55pm today.#SoarSuperEagles #Team9jaStrong. pic.twitter.com/BY3oRQtpvq— ?? Super Eagles (@NGSuperEagles) June 14, 2018
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— FIFA World Cup ? (@FIFAWorldCup) June 14, 2018
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The 2018 FIFA #WorldCup is finally here!
Match #1 | #RUSKSA @TeamRussia @SaudiNT_EN#RUS #KSA pic.twitter.com/AK3w6JzeV7
— FIFA World Cup ? (@FIFAWorldCup) June 14, 2018
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Not3s being made for my #worldcup biz!! ?⚽️ pic.twitter.com/LaA2xSq61m
— Rio Ferdinand (@rioferdy5) June 14, 2018
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We are rivals, but we live football together!
Capture your moment with a rival fan, share it with #RivalHug and win a trip to the FIFA #WorldCup final! pic.twitter.com/4opZDCIIR2
— FIFA World Cup ? (@FIFAWorldCup) June 14, 2018
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Nigeria’s Pre-World Cup Matches
On the three occasions, the Super Eagles won their opening matches in the World Cup in 1994, 1998, 2014, and progressed to the Round of 16.
During their preparation ahead of the competition, Nigeria played a series of friendly matches during which they won two, drew one, and lost three.
Sweet victories over Argentina and Poland were followed by defeat by Serbia, a draw with DR Congo and losses to England and the Czech Republic.
The outcomes of some of the friendly, especially against England and Czech Republic, have become worrisome for Nigerians and other concerned individuals.
Former Eagles Technical Adviser Jo Bonfrere warned the players to avoid playing for individual glory if they must achieve the desired results at the competition.
However, Super Eagles Media Officer, Toyin Ibitoye, urged Nigerians to pray for the team’s success and continue to support them.
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