Match report

Uruguay Defeats Saudi Arabia 1-0 in World Cup Match

Uruguay
Uruguay
1–0
FT
Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia
Jun 20, 2018

In a hard-fought match at the 2018 World Cup, Uruguay secured a 1-0 victory against Saudi Arabia. Luis Suárez scored the only goal of the game in the 23rd minute, capitalizing on an assist from C. Sánchez. Both teams made multiple substitutions throughout the match, but neither could break through Uruguay's solid defense.

Key Facts

  • • Luis Suárez scored the only goal for Uruguay in the 23rd minute
  • • Cristhian Sánchez provided the assist for Suárez’s goal
  • • Saudi Arabia made three substitutions: Taisir Al-Jassim, Hattan Bahbri, and Fahad Al Muwallad
  • • Uruguay made three substitutions: Matías Vecino, Cristian Rodríguez, and Nicolás Nández

Lineups

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)
  • 7 C. Rodríguez (M)
  • 5 C. Sánchez (M)
  • 15 M. Vecino (M)
  • 6 R. Bentancur (M)
  • 9 L. Suárez (F)
  • 21 E. Cavani (F)

Substitutes

  • 14 L. Torreira
  • 17 D. Laxalt
  • 8 N. Nández
  • 10 G. De Arrascaeta
  • 11 C. Stuani
  • 12 M. Campaña
  • 13 G. Silva
  • 16 M. Pereira
  • 18 M. Gómez
  • 19 S. Coates
  • 20 J. Urretaviscaya
  • 23 M. Silva

Saudi Arabia

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 22 Mohammed Al-Owais (G)
  • 3 Osama Hawsawi (D)
  • 13 Yasir Al-Shahrani (D)
  • 6 Mohammed Al Burayk (D)
  • 4 Ali Al-Bulaihi (D)
  • 17 Taisir Al Jassim (M)
  • 7 Salman Al-Faraj (M)
  • 9 Hattan Bahebri (M)
  • 18 Salem Al-Dawsari (M)
  • 14 Abdullah Otayf (M)
  • 19 Fahad Al Muwallad (F)

Substitutes

  • 16 Hussain Al Mogahwi
  • 12 Mohammed Kanoo
  • 10 Mohammad Al-Sahlawi
  • 1 Abdullah Al Maiouf
  • 2 Mansour Al Harbi
  • 5 Omar Hawsawi
  • 8 Yehya Al-Shehri
  • 11 Abdulmalek Al Khaibri
  • 15 Abdullah Al khaibari
  • 20 Mohanad Aseri
  • 21 Yasser Al Mosailem
  • 23 Motaz Hawsawi

Timeline

  1. Uruguay
    23' Uruguay Goal · Normal Goal
    Luis Suárez · Assist: C. Sánchez
  2. Saudi Arabia
    44' Saudi Arabia subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Taisir Al-Jassim · On: Hussain Al Mogahwi
  3. Uruguay
    59' Uruguay subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Vecino · On: L. Torreira
  4. Uruguay
    59' Uruguay subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Rodríguez · On: Diego Laxalt
  5. Saudi Arabia
    75' Saudi Arabia subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Hattan Bahbri · On: Mohamed Kanno
  6. Saudi Arabia
    78' Saudi Arabia subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Fahad Al Muwallad · On: Mohammad Al-Sahlawi
  7. Uruguay
    82' Uruguay subst · Substitution 3
    Off: C. Sánchez · On: N. Nández

Match Stats

Stat Uruguay Saudi Arabia
Fouls 10 13
Pass Accuracy 85% 87%
Offsides 1 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 13 8
Corners 3 4
Total Passes 502 550
Yellow Cards — —
Blocked Shots 4 2
Shots on Target 3 2
Shots off Target 6 4
Possession 47% 53%
Accurate Passes 426 478
Shots Inside Box 9 3
Saves 2 2
Shots Outside Box 4 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Uruguay's early goal by Luis Suárez in the 23rd minute put them firmly in control of the match
  • ▸ Uruguay's defensive solidity throughout the match prevented Saudi Arabia from capitalizing on their multiple substitutions