FIFA Worldcup: Russia Defeats Egypt

St. Petersburg, June 20: In FIFA World cup the Team Russia defeated Egypt 3-1 in a Group A clash on Tuesday to virtually assure themselves a place in the next round of the World Cup here.

According to details, An goal by Egypt defender Ahmed Fathi (47th minute) opened the scoring just after the break.

Denis Cheryshev (59th) and Artem Dzyuba (62nd) produced two superb strikes in quick succession to give a formidable lead.

Star forward Mohammed Salah converted a penalty in the 73rd minute to score Egypt's first World Cup goal since 1990.

Russia, who have won two matches on the trot, lead the group with six points.

They had thrashed Saudi Arabia 5-0 in the opening match of the tournament.

Egypt, who had lost to Uruguay in their first match, are yet to open their account.