With this victory, Uruguay successfully stepped into the round of 16 of the 2018 World Cup.
Tickets round 16 of the 2018 World Cup successfully gripped by Uruguay. In their second Group A match against Saudi Arabia at Rostov Arena, Rostov-on-Don on Wednesday (20/06/2018), local Oscar Washington Tabarez's men won 1-0.
This victory makes Uruguay points to six points, just like Russia which on Wednesday morning 3-1 win over Egypt. Thus, Russia and Uruguay also represent Group A to compete in the autumn phase. In the third game later, the two teams will fight to determine who the group winner and who runner-up.
Meanwhile, the defeat of Uruguay this makes achievement points Saudi Arabia, like Egypt, is still nil. The third game will soon become a betting arena of prestige that does not specify anything.
There are two changes made by Tabarez from the previous game. If in the match against Egypt he plays Giorgian De Arrascaeta and Nahitan Nandez as a left and right midfielder, this time the former AC Milan coach installed Cristian Rodriguez and Carlos Sanchez. Nevertheless, Uruguay is still faithful to the basic grip of 4-4-2.
Two changes were also made by the Saudi Arabian camp. In the right-wing post, Yahya Al-Shehri must surrender his place to Hatan Benbir. Meanwhile, at the central defender's post, Osama Hawsawi is no longer accompanied by Omar Hawsawi, but by Ali Al-Boleahi.
Russia's 0-5 defeat in the opening match saw Saudi Arabia appear energetic in the early minutes. With the game of short balls, they could make Uruguay have to survive in depth. However, from the brief domination of Saudi Arabia only managed to record a chance through a free kick that does not endanger the goalkeeper Fernando Muslera.
Afterwards, Uruguay managed to get out of the pressure. Relying on the punctures of the wings sector, this double world champion is able to make the defense of Saudi Arabia ketar-ketir. This wing attack then culminate in a corner kick that started the opening goal of Uruguay.
Goal is scored by Luis Suarez utilizing corner kick Sanchez. Suarez successfully menceploskan ball into the empty goal after Saudi goalkeeper, Mohammad Al-Owais, made a blunder. Al-Owais actually intended to cut the ball Sanchez submissions earlier. However, the ball escaped from his reach and precisely fell to Suarez's feet. Saudi Arabia was left behind.
Suarez's goal made Saudi Arabia gasp. Their ball possession takes over with a percentage of 53%. Uruguay was forced to wait more in its own game area. However, the dominance of Saudi Arabia is tipped in vain because it always hit the discipline of the Uruguayan players in guarding the area of the penalty box. This situation makes a 1-0 advantage for Edinson Cavani cs. endure until halftime.
Uruguay vs Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia started the second round with aggressiveness that did not diminish. They need a goal and the only way to get it is by continuing to attack. Saudi Arabia aggression is responded by Tabarez include two players at once, Diego Laxalt and Lucas Torreira. Both players replaced Cristian Rodriguez and Matias Vecino.
The entry of these two players makes the Uruguayan appearance improved. Torreira made the Uruguayan midfield to cut the flow of Saudi Arabia balls as well as make the transition more quickly. Laxalt makes the attack from the left side can be waged with better speed. Torreira even got a golden opportunity when his long-range kick hit Cavani's body almost breaking the goal of Saudi Arabia.
However, from the brief domination of Saudi Arabia only managed to record a chance through a free kick that does not endanger the goalkeeper Fernando Muslera.
Afterwards, Uruguay managed to get out of the pressure. Relying on the punctures of the wings sector, this double world champion is able to make the defense of Saudi Arabia ketar-ketir. This wing attack then culminate in a corner kick that started the opening goal of Uruguay.
Goal is scored by Luis Suarez utilizing corner kick Sanchez. Suarez successfully menceploskan ball into the empty goal after Saudi goalkeeper, Mohammad Al-Owais, made a blunder. Al-Owais actually intended to cut the ball Sanchez submissions earlier. However, the ball escaped from his reach and precisely fell to Suarez's feet. Saudi Arabia was left behind.
Suarez's goal made Saudi Arabia gasp. Their ball possession takes over with a percentage of 53%. Uruguay was forced to wait more in its own game area. However, the dominance of Saudi Arabia is tipped in vain because it always hit the discipline of the Uruguayan players in guarding the area of the penalty box. This situation makes a 1-0 advantage for Edinson Cavani cs. endure until halftime.
