Uruguay through to last 16 after beating Saudi Arabia 1-0, Saudi exit tournament

Uruguay and hosts Russia became the second and third teams after Portugal to qualify for the last 16 of the 2018 FIFA World Cup.

FC Barcelona star Luis Suarez scored a goal in his 100th international appearance to help Uruguay beat Saudi Arabia 1-0 in a thrilling match.

Saudi Arabia, which put up a much better show than their 5-0 drubbing by Russia in the tournament’s opening match, got eliminated from the competition.

Suarez became the first Uruguayan to score in three different World Cups after a mistake by goalkeeper Mohammed Al Owais following a corner in the 23rd minute.
But Uruguay’s largely tepid performance against Saudi Arabia, the second-lowest ranked side of the tournament, did not calm fears that Suarez, 31, is not on his best form and may not be able to carry the two-time champions far in Russia.
Uruguay and Russia from Group A will face Spain, Portugal, or Iran from Group B in the second round.