FIFA World Cup 2018™: The Critics Were Wrong About Russia

Many critics wrote Russia off before the World Cup began. The team was expected to play a 3-5-2 formation, with a squad of players considered not the necessary calibre for the tournament. But the host nation has surprised everyone with some superb performances. This video examines how coach Stanislav Cherchesov has setup his Russian side in a 4-2-3-1 with some dynamic & creative quirks.

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[kibster]

Round of 16 has been great so far, stoked for today's games

[vb]

Critics were wrong about most teams in this World Cup, even the general public were wrong about most teams..

[IcyVegeta]

Я из США, но я не хочу навредить вашей стране. У вашей нации было много отличных поклонников, и ваши игроки очень сильно сражались, чтобы победить великанов Испании. Поздравления!

[boisesoccer]

Can't wait for Russia vs Spain match! I think Russia might surprise everyone and knockout Spain in Round of 16! Go Russia!

[donaldrussell]

Golovin can take a wicked free kick as well

[QazwerDave]

The most entertaining side in the tournament !!

[Robert.Deeeee]

I would say that I'm not too surprised Russia have played above the usual standard. Home nations are often inspired by playing in their own back yard

[dariogutierrez]

Respect to Tifo, they have been spot on recently

[Coolbrobro]

I thought Russia would only win one game. And not even pass the group stage. But now I love Russia. I'm in Sochi Russia and about to go back to New York. I hope Russia will beat Spain.

[oiomtxo]

While the keeper has a track record of errors in big games. Well after those two historic penalty saves I think it’s time to retract that statement

[insertname]

Who will win the World Cup Portugal, Italy, Germany, Argentina, Netherlands, Wales or Chile??

[Tdelph]

*Mario Fernandes. Manuel Fernandes is a CAM at Lokomotiv Moscow

[FutbolDrones]

The Russian side played an incredible match today to force the game into PKs. The "foot" save by Russian keeper blew my mind. Best World Cup ever. Thanks for sharing this video. Enjoy the World Cup! Go Mexico.

[prospecial]

and for the spain game they suprised with a 5 man defense and won

the russian coach deserves a lot of credit

[c.robles]

Do Mexico when they overcome Brazil! everyone says it's the curse but wouldn't it be great if they knockout the two giants immediately

[shrutiranjan]

plz make a video on how bundesliga clubs can get rid off their financial problems and buy big players and whats advantage and disadvantage of it for german football

[elienaddour]

AMAZING HOW RUSSIA BEAT SPAIN AND THEY ARE NOW IN THE QUARTER FINALS I LOVE THERE NEVER SAY DIE ATTITUDE AMAZING

[paksta]

This has been a terrific WC! Great hosting, super finishes aplenty and boatloads of goals... except I had tickets to the only 0-0 draw! Still loving it though.

[anzoemoresb]

Mario Fernandes not Manuel, otherwise great video again.

[kasiamhurusheuenesu]

They used a back 3 but against Egypt the 4-2-3-1 and they got midfielders between the lines and around dyuba