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Highlights: Russia v Saudi Arabia

Match of the Day FIFA 2018 World Cup

The best of the action from the tournament's opening game in Moscow as Russia and Saudi Arabia both seek to overcome a troubled build-up. Presented by Dan Walker.

The best of the action from the tournament's opening game in Moscow as Russia and Saudi Arabia both seek to overcome a troubled build-up and poor recent World Cup history.

Hosts Russia have not progressed beyond the group stage since the break-up of the Soviet Union in 1991 and they went into this World Cup as one of the lowest-ranked sides. Opponents Saudi Arabia have qualified for the first time in 12 years but their optimism has since been punctured by the resignation of coach Bert van Marwijk over a contract dispute and a subsequent lack of form.

Presented by Dan Walker, with commentary from Guy Mowbray and Jermaine Jenas.

30 minutes

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Thu 14 Jun 2018 23:15
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Timings (where shown) are from the start of the programme in hours and minutes

  • 00:03

    Robbie Williams

    Angels

  • 00:20

    The Courteeners, Daniel Moores

    Good Times Are Calling

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Presenter Dan Walker
Commentator Guy Mowbray
Commentator Jermaine Jenas

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