Just as I tipped Uruguay managed to beat Russia and also top Group A. Russia looked to be firing on all cylinders in their first two Group A matches. Uruguay on the other hand seemed to be stuck in first gear. However, when the chips were down Uruguay managed to kick into second gear and…
Saudi Arabia ended their 2018 World Cup campaign on a relative high managed to beat Egypt by the odd goal in three. Egypt will return home from the tournament with a bitter taste in their mouth having arrived at the tournament expecting to put in a much better all round performance. Saudi Arabia will be…
Uruguay and Russia face off in the final Group A game which will decide the winner of group. Uruguay have managed to win both games but have not yet shifted into second gear. On the other hand, Russia have found goals easy to come by, finding the net 8 times so far in their first…
In a fixture that has little more at stake than pride Saudi Arabia will take on Egypt in Group A. Egypt will hope to take three points to dilute the bitter disappointment of this campaign. Saudi Arabia have nothing to lose but will have little motivation. I tip Egypt to win this. Back Egypt to…
A first half Luis Suarez goal was enough to secure all three points for Uruguay as they beat Saudi Arabia 1-0, just as I predicted. Despite coming away with all three points Tabarez will be disappointed that his team did not do any bettermanaging just three shots on target, while Saudi Arabia managed 2. Saudi…
Russia have put themselves in a strong position to qualify for the last 16 after easing past Egypt in their Group A encounter. Mo Salah’s return was not enough to overcome the host nation who cruised to victory going up 3-0 before Egypt grabbed a consolation goal through a Mo Salah penalty. A victory for…
Uruguay managed to grind out a win against Egypt who were without their talisman Mo Salah. This time they face a much easier task as they come up against Saudi Arabia, who will still be nursing their egos after their 5-0 drubbing by hosts Russia. There is no way Uruguay don’t win this match. Back…
The second round of fixtures in Group A kicks off with Russia vs Egypt. Russia will be brimming with confidence following their 5-0 drubbing of Saudi Arabia. A win against Egypt will ensure they book their place in the last 16. Egypt suffered a late 1-0 defeat in their opening match against Uruguay and should…
Just as I predicted Russia eased past Saudi Arabia in the Group A and World Cup opener. Russia thumped Saudi Arabia by five goals – a result which could prove vital as the tournament progresses. Denis Cheryshev and Aleksandr Golovin grabbed a brace each !! Keep your eyes on these two for the Top Goalscorer market! Keep checking…
Few people would have been happy seeing Mo Salah succumbing to injury during the Champions League Final. Few that is, except for the 140 + million football mad Russians. With Mo Salah doubtful for the World Cup the host will no doubt be extremely hopeful of their chances to progress to the knockout stage. I…
