The Luzhniki Stadium played the iconic Thunderstruck, by AC/DC, 15 minutes before the opening of the 2018 FIFA World Cup and speech of Russian president Vladimir Putin. The crowd of 80,000 sang along the song, at deafening levels.
The noises soon turned to the synced chanting of ‘Russia, Russia!’ as the team approached.
It was a magical night for the Host Russia as they won the game with a thumping 5-0 against Saudi Arabia. Finishing off in style, Golovin hit a free-kick reaching the back of the net leaving Abdullah Almuaiouf, the Saudi goalkeeper completely startled.
Things for Saudi Arabia could have been a little different if Taiseer Al Jassam or Mohammed had managed to connect across at the end of the 56th minute.
The team will now travel to Saint Petersburg to play their next match against Egypt on Tuesday.

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