Match Report
Saudi Arabia (3rd, 3 pts) visited Russia (2nd, 6 pts) with 3 points between them. Saudi Arabia's recent output lagged their position: 19th on form over five rounds while 3rd in the table. Per game in the league, Russia were scoring 2.67 and conceding 1.33, Saudi Arabia 0.67 and 2.33, against a competition average of 1.27 goals per team per game.
A win had eluded Russia for 7 matches. Saudi Arabia entered with three losses in a row.
The match was played at Stade De Langlas 1 in Anduze. On the scoreboard, Russia led 2-0 at the break; 3 second-half goals set the final 5-0.