Saudi Arabia was humbled on Thursday in Moscow, when the host country of FIFA 2018 World Cup, Russia tamed her team in a 5-0 when the final whistle was blown.
The Russian team showed zeal from the moment the 90 minutes encounter started, starting with the first goal during 12th minute of play that was worked between Golovin and Gazinskiy.
By the time the first half of play was over, Russia was two goals ahead of the Saudis.
Although the Saudis showed strong determination to resist further goal hauls from Russia, that effort was not good enough to stop subsequent goals against the Saudis as the Russians succeeded in wrecking their defence, causing them to conceal three more goals before the match ended.
It was a thunderous celebration for Russians who had earlier predicted that they will win their opening match with Saudi Arabia.
Russian President Vladimir Putin was on hand to cheer his boys all the way to the final whistle was blown.