World Cup 2018: Uruguay beat Saudi Arabia to send themselves & Russia into last 16

Luis Suarez scored his 52nd international goal on the day he earned his 100th cap.

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 international appearance.

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.

Yet with Portugal and Spain as prospective last-16 opponents, it remains to be seen what advantage either could grasp from winning the group when they meet in Samara on 25 June (15.00 BST kick-off).

In truth, it was another stuttering display from Oscar Tabarez's Uruguay team. They were more functional than exhilarating and reliant upon the threat carried by Barcelona's Suarez and strike partner Edinson Cavani.

The Paris St-Germain forward's vision and perseverance should have resulted in a second goal, but Carlos Sanchez spurned a headed chance and Al Owais saved at Cavani's feet in the closing stages.

More to follow.

Line-ups Match Stats Live Text

Line-ups

Uruguay

1Muslera

4Varela

2Giménez

3Godín

22Cáceres

5SánchezSubstituted forNándezat 82'minutes

15VecinoSubstituted forTorreiraat 59'minutes

6Bentancur

7RodríguezSubstituted forLaxaltat 59'minutes

21Cavani

9Suárez

Substitutes

8Nández

10de Arrascaeta

11Stuani

12Campaña

13G Silva

14Torreira

16Pereira

17Laxalt

18Gómez

19Coates

20Urretaviscaya

23M Silva

Saudi Arabia

22Al Owais

6Al-Burayk

3Os Hawsawi

4Albulayhi

13Al Shahrani

17Al JassamSubstituted forAl-Mogahwiat 44'minutes

14Otayf

9BahebriSubstituted forKannoat 75'minutes

7Al Faraj

18Al Dawsari

19Al Muwallad Al-HarbiSubstituted forAl Sahlawiat 78'minutes

Substitutes

1Al-Mayoof

2Al-Harbi

5Om Hawsawi

8Al Shehri

10Al Sahlawi

11Al-Khaibri

12Kanno

15Al Khaibari

16Al-Mogahwi

20Abu Radeah Aseri

21Al-Mosailem

23M Hawsawi

Referee:

Clément Turpin

Attendance:

42,678

Match Stats

Home TeamUruguayAway TeamSaudi Arabia

Possession

Home47%

Away53%

Shots

Home13

Away8

Shots on Target

Home3

Away2

Corners

Home3

Away4

Fouls

Home10

Away13

Live Text

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Match ends, Uruguay 1, Saudi Arabia 0.

Full TimePosted at 90'+5'

Second Half ends, Uruguay 1, Saudi Arabia 0.

Posted at 90'+4'

Salem Al Dawsari (Saudi Arabia) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Posted at 90'+4'

Foul by Luis Suárez (Uruguay).

Posted at 90'+3'

Corner, Uruguay. Conceded by Mohammed Al-Burayk.

Posted at 90'+2'

Foul by Yasir Al Shahrani (Saudi Arabia).

Posted at 90'+2'

Edinson Cavani (Uruguay) wins a free kick on the right wing.

Posted at 90'+1'

Attempt missed. Yasir Al Shahrani (Saudi Arabia) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the left. Assisted by Mohammed Al Sahlawi.

Posted at 90'

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.

Posted at 90'

Corner, Saudi Arabia. Conceded by Lucas Torreira.

Posted at 90'

Attempt blocked. Yasir Al Shahrani (Saudi Arabia) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked. Assisted by Salman Al Faraj.

Posted at 89'

Attempt missed. Luis Suárez (Uruguay) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the right. Assisted by Diego Laxalt.

Posted at 86'

Attempt saved. Edinson Cavani (Uruguay) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the bottom right corner.

SubstitutionPosted at 82'

Substitution, Uruguay. Nahitan Nández replaces Carlos Sánchez.

Posted at 81'

Foul by Mohammed Kanno (Saudi Arabia).

Posted at 81'

Rodrigo Bentancur (Uruguay) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Posted at 80'

Attempt missed. Edinson Cavani (Uruguay) header from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Lucas Torreira.

Posted at 80'

Attempt missed. Lucas Torreira (Uruguay) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the right. Assisted by Luis Suárez.

SubstitutionPosted at 78'

Substitution, Saudi Arabia. Mohammed Al Sahlawi replaces Fahad Al Muwallad.

Posted at 77'

Offside, Uruguay. Martín Cáceres tries a through ball, but Diego Godín is caught offside.

Posted at 77'

Attempt blocked. Martín Cáceres (Uruguay) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Carlos Sánchez with a cross.

Posted at 76'

Foul by Yasir Al Shahrani (Saudi Arabia).

Posted at 76'

Carlos Sánchez (Uruguay) wins a free kick on the right wing.

SubstitutionPosted at 75'

Substitution, Saudi Arabia. Mohammed Kanno replaces Hattan Bahebri.

Posted at 69'

Foul by Hussain Al-Mogahwi (Saudi Arabia).

Posted at 69'

Fernando Muslera (Uruguay) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Posted at 68'

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.

Posted at 67'

Foul by Salem Al Dawsari (Saudi Arabia).

Posted at 67'

Luis Suárez (Uruguay) wins a free kick on the right wing.

Posted at 65'

Fahad Al Muwallad (Saudi Arabia) wins a free kick on the left wing.

Posted at 65'

Foul by José Giménez (Uruguay).

Posted at 64'

Foul by Yasir Al Shahrani (Saudi Arabia).

Posted at 64'

Carlos Sánchez (Uruguay) wins a free kick on the right wing.

Posted at 64'

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.

Posted at 62'

Attempt missed. Carlos Sánchez (Uruguay) header from the centre of the box is too high. Assisted by Edinson Cavani with a cross.

Posted at 62'

Foul by Osama Hawsawi (Saudi Arabia).

Posted at 62'

Luis Suárez (Uruguay) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

SubstitutionPosted at 59'

Substitution, Uruguay. Lucas Torreira replaces Matías Vecino.

SubstitutionPosted at 59'

Substitution, Uruguay. Diego Laxalt replaces Cristian Rodríguez.

Posted at 57'

Foul by Fahad Al Muwallad (Saudi Arabia).

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Source: bbc.com

Source: bbc.com