After waiting for one thousand, four hundred and thirty-two days, the 2018 World Cup officially kicked off last night as the hosts, Russia, humiliated Saudi Arabia in a thrilling opener that concluded 5-0. Fans in attendance and all over the world were able to witness a fantastic performance from Russia’s 22-year-old midfielder Aleksandr Golovin alongside two outstanding goals from Denis Cheryshev. Despite the exciting match on display, many fans were quick to criticise Saudi Arabia’s performance throughout the game as well as their position in the tournament over stronger teams like Italy, the Netherlands, and the United States.
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