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Snippets of the match between Russia and Egypt:
- Russia all but seal their place in the World Cup round of 16 with another resounding win in the Group A fixture
- Ahmed Fathy turned a loose shot into his own net to give Russia the lead early in the second period
- Denis Cheryshev doubled the advantage with his third goal of the tournament to tie as the top goalscorer
- Artem Dzyuba completes 15-minute rout with a tidy finish to seal another three points at Egypt’s expense
- Mohamed Salah scored a consolation from a VAR-awarded penalty spot but it came too late for comeback
Final result: Russia 3 – 1 Egypt
