Another goal-scoring binge and now we can calmly await the dessert, the round of 16: Russia wins again, beating Egypt three times after five against Saudi Arabia, and virtually advances to the second round of the World Cup they're hosting. With six points after two matches and a seven-point goal difference (the main criterion for determining the standings should they finish level in the group), Cherchesov's team will face Uruguay with a comfortable lead: everything suggests that on Monday in Samara, the home fans will celebrate their first World Cup second-round qualification since the Russian Federation's inception (the mathematical certainty could come as early as tomorrow, provided the South Americans don't lose). At the Spartak Stadium in Moscow, Senegal stunned: the Africans scored a goal in each half through Gueye (a decisive deflection from Cionek) and the Granata who capitalized on a failed attempt by Szczesny. Krychowiak's late strike was in vain. Colombia 1-2 Japan, Kagawa, Osako, and Quintero scored.
In Saransk Cafeteros down to 10 men from the 3rd minute (Carlos Sanchez sent off), the Japanese ahead on a penalty and caught up by the River midfielder on a free kick. In the second half, the decisive goal came from the number 15 with 17 minutes to go
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