Uruguay managed to frustrate the Egyptian resistance by 1-0 in the second match of Group A 2018 World Cup in Ekatarinburg Arena, Ekatarinburg, Friday (15/06/18). A single Uruguayan goal was created by Jose Gimenez in the 90th minute.
- Round I
Uruguay immediately took the initiative attack since the referee blew the first whistle. Evidently, they also seem to dominate the game.
Some minor violations began to be created because of the fierce matches that occurred on the field. Especially after Edinson Cavani could endanger the Egyptian goalkeeper in the 8th minute through kicking distance that can be saved goalkeeper Mohamed El Shenawy.
In the 23rd minute, Uruguay almost opened the advantage through the legs of Luis Suarez who was in the penalty box. Unfortunately, Barcelona star's star was still too widened and only exposed to the net outside the Egyptian goalkeeper.
Sale and purchase attacks occur afterwards. But there is no single player who is able to open the advantage for the team that they defend. Score a goalless draw was closed the first half.
- Round II
Uruguay immediately got a chance when the second half just two minutes walk. Cavani bait managed to penetrate the defense of Egypt and was greeted with a hard kick by Suarez. However, his shot into goal was successfully held by goalkeeper MEsir, El-Shenawy.
In the 69th minute Uruguay again get a chance through feedback from field side Shancez. Cavani, who received the bait in front of goal, failed to maximize it well.
Egypt is not without opportunities. In the 72nd minute, Ahmed Fathi kick off hard towards the goal of Uruguay, but can still be saved Muslera.
In the 87th minute, Edinson Cavani was awarded a free kick in front of the penalty box. However, Cavani still kick hit the right post.
Uruguay finally managed to break the deadlock in the 90th minute through a header from Jose Gimenez. Gimenez managed to gore a free-kick ball from Carlos Andrés Sánchez Arcosa.
1-0 score lasted until the end. Uruguay managed to subdue Egypt.