Uruguay thrashes Russia to take top spot


FE Team | Published: June 25, 2018 22:08:12 | Updated: June 28, 2018 20:51:31


Uruguay thrashes Russia to take top spot

Uruguay maintained their 100 per cent record at the World Cup as they beat 10-man Russia to finish top of Group A and end the hosts' unbeaten start.

Both sides were already through, but Luis Suarez's free-kick subdued the party atmosphere at the Samara Arena, reports BBC.

Diego Laxalt's deflected shot extended their advantage before Igor Smolnikov was dismissed for a second booking.

Edinson Cavani added a late third, with Uruguay and Russia now set to face Spain, Portugal or Iran in the last 16.

Meanwhile in the other match, Saudi Arabia beat Egypt 2-1.

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