Soccer
Alan Dzagoev was replaced by Denis Cheryshev after picking up an injury in the 24th minute of the World Cup opening game against Saudi Arabia. Russia was leading with 1-0.
The PFC CSKA Moscow central midfielder had difficulties in the hamstring while the Russian were attempting a counter attack. Dzagoev was quite good with the attack and was dangerous for the Saudi Arabian.
Cheryshev will now control the midfield of the host nation. He is a product of the Real Madrid youth Academy and currently plays of the Spanish La Liga side Villarreal CF as a left winger.
Cheryshev doubled the score in the 43 minute with amazing skills beating the defender. The host nation is leading by 2-0 in the first half.
Leading with 3-0 after Dzyuba's goal, Russia's victory became more prominent after Denis Chebyshev again scored the 4th goal in the starting 45 second of the extra time.
