Russia send early warning with emphatic win

Russia's forward Artem Dzyuba celebrates after scoring their third goal during the Russia 2018 World Cup Group A football match between Russia and Saudi Arabia at the Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow on June 14, 2018. / AFP PHOTO / Francisco LEONG / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - NO MOBILE PUSH ALERTS/DOWNLOADS

World Cup hosts Russia begun their campaign on a winning note making light work of Asia representatives, Saudi Arabia, with a resounding 5-0 win.

Man of the Match Dennis Cheryshev struck a double to give Russia a morale-boosting victory what with the presence of menacing presence of Uruguay and Egypt in Group A.