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Uruguay’s slender victory over Saudi Arabia ensured that they and host nation Russia reached the last 16 of the World Cup.
Luis Suarez scored the only goal at the Rostov Arena, sweeping in from close range on his 100th appearance for La Celeste.
It was hard on the Green Falcons, who were knocked out despite a vast improvement from their 5-0 defeat by Russia in the tournament’s opening game.
However, while they largely eliminated their defensive errors and enjoyed more possession than their opponents, they were made to pay for one lapse by goalkeeper Mohammed Al Owais, whose misjudgement allowed Suarez to score.
Russia’s 3-1 win over Egypt on Tuesday means both they and Uruguay have collected maximum points from their two Group A games.
Both nations are six points clear of third-placed Egypt with one game to play.
More to follow.
Match ends, Uruguay 1, Saudi Arabia 0.
Second Half ends, Uruguay 1, Saudi Arabia 0.
Salem Al Dawsari (Saudi Arabia) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Foul by Luis Suárez (Uruguay).
Corner, Uruguay. Conceded by Mohammed Al-Burayk.
Foul by Yasir Al Shahrani (Saudi Arabia).
Edinson Cavani (Uruguay) wins a free kick on the right wing.
Attempt missed. Yasir Al Shahrani (Saudi Arabia) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. Assisted by Mohammed Al Sahlawi.
Attempt saved. Mohammed Kanno (Saudi Arabia) header from the centre of the box is saved in the top right corner. Assisted by Salman Al Faraj with a cross.
Corner, Saudi Arabia. Conceded by Lucas Torreira.
Attempt blocked. Yasir Al Shahrani (Saudi Arabia) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Salman Al Faraj.
Attempt missed. Luis Suárez (Uruguay) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the right. Assisted by Diego Laxalt.
Attempt saved. Edinson Cavani (Uruguay) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom right corner.
Substitution, Uruguay. Nahitan Nández replaces Carlos Sánchez.
Foul by Mohammed Kanno (Saudi Arabia).
Rodrigo Bentancur (Uruguay) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Attempt missed. Edinson Cavani (Uruguay) header from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Lucas Torreira.
Attempt missed. Lucas Torreira (Uruguay) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the right. Assisted by Luis Suárez.
Substitution, Saudi Arabia. Mohammed Al Sahlawi replaces Fahad Al Muwallad.
Offside, Uruguay. Martín Cáceres tries a through ball, but Diego Godín is caught offside.
Attempt blocked. Martín Cáceres (Uruguay) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Carlos Sánchez with a cross.
Foul by Yasir Al Shahrani (Saudi Arabia).
Carlos Sánchez (Uruguay) wins a free kick on the right wing.
Substitution, Saudi Arabia. Mohammed Kanno replaces Hattan Bahebri.
Foul by Hussain Al-Mogahwi (Saudi Arabia).
Fernando Muslera (Uruguay) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Attempt missed. Martín Cáceres (Uruguay) header from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Carlos Sánchez with a cross following a set piece situation.
Foul by Salem Al Dawsari (Saudi Arabia).
Luis Suárez (Uruguay) wins a free kick on the right wing.
Fahad Al Muwallad (Saudi Arabia) wins a free kick on the left wing.
Foul by José Giménez (Uruguay).
Foul by Yasir Al Shahrani (Saudi Arabia).
Carlos Sánchez (Uruguay) wins a free kick on the right wing.
Attempt blocked. Luis Suárez (Uruguay) left footed shot from the right side of the box is blocked. Assisted by Guillermo Varela with a headed pass.
Attempt missed. Carlos Sánchez (Uruguay) header from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Edinson Cavani with a cross.
Foul by Osama Hawsawi (Saudi Arabia).
Luis Suárez (Uruguay) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Substitution, Uruguay. Lucas Torreira replaces Matías Vecino.
Substitution, Uruguay. Diego Laxalt replaces Cristian Rodríguez.
Foul by Fahad Al Muwallad (Saudi Arabia).
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[unable to retrieve full-text content]Luis Suarez makes his 100th appearance for Uruguay a memorable one by tapping in his side’s opening goal against Saudi Arabia in Group B at the 2018 World Cup.
