Match report

Uruguay Defeats Portugal 2-1 in World Cup Thriller

Uruguay
Uruguay
2–1
FT
Portugal
Portugal
Jun 30, 2018

Uruguay stunned Portugal with a 2-1 victory in their World Cup Group A match, securing three crucial points. Edinson Cavani scored twice for Uruguay, while Pepe pulled one back for Portugal, but it wasn't enough to save the game. The match showcased the tactical prowess of both teams, with Uruguay's defensive solidity and counter-attacking prowess proving decisive.

Key Facts

  • • E. Cavani (7') and E. Cavani (62') scored for Uruguay
  • • Pepe (55') scored for Portugal
  • • Luis Suárez and Rodrigo Bentancur provided assists
  • • Cristiano Ronaldo received a yellow card in the 90th minute
  • • Total substitutions: 4 by Uruguay, 4 by Portugal

Lineups

Uruguay

Formation: 4-3-1-2

Starting XI

  • 1 F. Muslera (G)
  • 22 M. Cáceres (D)
  • 3 D. Godín (D)
  • 17 D. Laxalt (D)
  • 2 J. Giménez (D)
  • 15 M. Vecino (M)
  • 8 N. Nández (M)
  • 14 L. Torreira (M)
  • 6 R. Bentancur (M)
  • 9 L. Suárez (F)
  • 21 E. Cavani (F)

Substitutes

  • 7 C. Rodríguez
  • 11 C. Stuani
  • 5 C. Sánchez
  • 4 G. Varela
  • 10 G. De Arrascaeta
  • 12 M. Campaña
  • 13 G. Silva
  • 16 M. Pereira
  • 18 M. Gómez
  • 19 S. Coates
  • 20 J. Urretaviscaya
  • 23 M. Silva

Portugal

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 Rui Patrício (G)
  • 3 Pepe (D)
  • 6 José Fonte (D)
  • 5 Raphaël Guerreiro (D)
  • 15 Ricardo Pereira (D)
  • 23 Adrien Silva (M)
  • 14 William Carvalho (M)
  • 10 João Mário (M)
  • 17 Gonçalo Guedes (F)
  • 11 Bernardo Silva (M)
  • 7 Cristiano Ronaldo (F)

Substitutes

  • 20 Ricardo Quaresma
  • 9 André Silva
  • 4 Manuel Fernandes
  • 2 Bruno Alves
  • 8 João Moutinho
  • 12 Anthony Lopes
  • 13 Rúben Dias
  • 16 Bruno Fernandes
  • 18 Gelson Martins
  • 19 Mário Rui
  • 21 Cédric Soares
  • 22 Beto

Timeline

  1. Uruguay
    7' Uruguay Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Cavani · Assist: Luis Suárez
  2. Portugal
    55' Portugal Goal · Normal Goal
    Pepe · Assist: R. Guerreiro
  3. Uruguay
    62' Uruguay Goal · Normal Goal
    E. Cavani · Assist: Rodrigo Bentancur
  4. Uruguay
    63' Uruguay subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Rodrigo Bentancur · On: C. Rodríguez
  5. Portugal
    65' Portugal subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Adrien Silva · On: Ricardo Quaresma
  6. Portugal
    74' Portugal subst · Substitution 2
    Off: G. Guedes · On: Andre Silva
  7. Uruguay
    81' Uruguay subst · Substitution 3
    Off: N. Nández · On: C. Sánchez
  8. Portugal
    85' Portugal subst · Substitution 3
    Off: João Mário · On: Manuel Fernandes
  9. Portugal
    90' Portugal Card · Yellow Card
    Cristiano Ronaldo

    Argument

Match Stats

Stat Uruguay Portugal
Fouls 13 13
Pass Accuracy 67% 87%
Offsides 0 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 5 20
Corners 2 10
Total Passes 273 544
Yellow Cards 0 1
Blocked Shots 0 7
Shots on Target 3 5
Shots off Target 2 8
Possession 32% 68%
Accurate Passes 183 471
Shots Inside Box 3 6
Saves 4 1
Shots Outside Box 2 14

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Edinson Cavani's early goal (7') put Uruguay in control from the start, setting the tone for the match.
  • ▸ Portugal's equalizer by Pepe (55') reignited their hopes, but Uruguay's quick response with another goal (62') by Cavani sealed the victory.