World Cup 2018: 3 things that went right for Russia against Egypt

#3 Mo Salah flattering to deceive on the biggest stage

Salah made fewer touches than any other Egypt player in the first half

All the talk surrounding the build-up to this encounter was whether Mohamed Salah would feature for Egypt, and the nation's hero was welcomed with warm cheers when he stepped out of the tunnel to play his first World Cup game after being named in the starting line-up by coach Hector Cuper.

However, things did not go according to the script for the winger who struggled to make an impact in the first half and made fewer touches than any other Egypt player in the first half.

The late penalty would've given him something to cheer about but he could do very little to overturn his side's fortunes in the encounter, and he will undoubtedly be disappointed in the fashion in which the tournament has turned out for Egypt so far.

The Pharaohs are facing elimination from the group stage after losing both of their opening games, and the fact that Salah flattered to deceive on the night has put an abrupt end to their hopes of progressing.