Match report

Uruguay Defeats Egypt 1-0 in World Cup Clash

Egypt
Egypt
0–1
FT
Uruguay
Uruguay
Jun 15, 2018

Uruguay emerged victorious in a tense World Cup match against Egypt, winning 1-0. The decisive moment came in the 89th minute when José María Giménez scored the match-winning goal, sealing Uruguay's fate in the tournament. Egypt struggled to break through Uruguay's solid defense, despite several substitutions to bolster their attacking lineup. This crucial victory positions Uruguay as a formidable force in the competition.

Key Facts

  • • Final Score: Egypt 0–1 Uruguay
  • • Goal: José María Giménez (89')
  • • Substitutions: S. Morsy off for Tarek Hamed (50'), N. Nández on for C. Sánchez (58'), G. de Arrascaeta on for C. Rodríguez (59'), Marwan Mohsen on for Kahraba (63'), Amr Warda on for Ramadan Sobhi (82'), M. Vecino on for L. Torreira (87')

Lineups

Egypt

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 23 Mohamed El Shenawy (G)
  • 7 Ahmed Fathy (D)
  • 13 Mohamed Abdul Shafy (D)
  • 6 Ahmed Hegazi (D)
  • 2 Ali Gabr (D)
  • 19 Abdalla El Said (M)
  • 8 Tarek Hamed (M)
  • 17 Mohamed Elneny (M)
  • 21 Trézéguet (M)
  • 22 Amr Warda (M)
  • 9 Marwan Mohsen (F)

Substitutes

  • 5 Sam Morsy
  • 11 Kahraba
  • 14 Ramadan Sobhi
  • 1 Essam El Hadary
  • 3 Ahmed El Mohamady
  • 4 Omar Gaber
  • 10 Mohamed Salah
  • 12 Ayman Ashraf
  • 15 Mahmoud Hamdi El Wensh
  • 16 Sherif Ekramy
  • 18 Shikabala
  • 20 Saad Samir

Uruguay

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 F. Muslera (G)
  • 22 M. Cáceres (D)
  • 3 D. Godín (D)
  • 4 G. Varela (D)
  • 2 J. Giménez (D)
  • 15 M. Vecino (M)
  • 10 G. De Arrascaeta (M)
  • 8 N. Nández (M)
  • 6 R. Bentancur (M)
  • 9 L. Suárez (F)
  • 21 E. Cavani (F)

Substitutes

  • 5 C. Sánchez
  • 7 C. Rodríguez
  • 14 L. Torreira
  • 11 C. Stuani
  • 12 M. Campaña
  • 13 G. Silva
  • 16 M. Pereira
  • 17 D. Laxalt
  • 18 M. Gómez
  • 19 S. Coates
  • 20 J. Urretaviscaya
  • 23 M. Silva

Timeline

  1. Egypt
    50' Egypt subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Tarek Hamed · On: S. Morsy
  2. Uruguay
    58' Uruguay subst · Substitution 1
    Off: N. Nández · On: C. Sánchez
  3. Uruguay
    59' Uruguay subst · Substitution 2
    Off: G. de Arrascaeta · On: C. Rodríguez
  4. Egypt
    63' Egypt subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Marwan Mohsen · On: Kahraba
  5. Egypt
    82' Egypt subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Amr Warda · On: Ramadan Sobhi
  6. Uruguay
    87' Uruguay subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Vecino · On: L. Torreira
  7. Uruguay
    89' Uruguay Goal · Normal Goal
    José María Giménez · Assist: C. Sánchez
  8. Egypt
    90' Egypt Card · Yellow Card
    S. Morsy

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Egypt Uruguay
Fouls 12 6
Pass Accuracy 74% 86%
Offsides 1 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 8 15
Corners 0 5
Total Passes 424 588
Yellow Cards 2 0
Blocked Shots 2 4
Shots on Target 3 5
Shots off Target 3 6
Possession 41% 59%
Accurate Passes 313 503
Shots Inside Box 4 8
Saves 4 3
Shots Outside Box 4 7

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Uruguay's tactical substitutions in the second half strengthened their defense and attack, leading to their goal in the 89th minute.
  • ▸ José María Giménez's goal in the final moments of the match secured Uruguay's victory, silencing Egypt's late push for an equalizer.