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J. Giménez
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  • 96'
    FT: Egypt 0 - 1 Uruguay!! And it is all over! Gimenez's header at the death was the only difference between the two sides as the 'Pharaohs' coped well with the threat of Suarez and Cavani in the absence of Salah but it wasn't quite enough. Will that result be crucial in the final Group A standings?
  • 95'
    Frustration boils over for Hegazy who picks up a yellow card for a late challenge on Suarez.
  • 93'
    Treziguet is down with cramp and is struggling to carry on so his team don't lose a man advantage.
  • 91'
    That goal is heartbreaking for the Egyptians. Without Salah, they have done extremely well and it would be a shame to not get anything from this group match.
  • 90'
    Five minutes added on at the Ekaterinburg. Can Egypt find a late equaliser?
Goal
Goaaaaaal!
de Uruguay en el 89'
  • 89'
    GOAL!!! URUGUAY!! Egypt give away another cheap free-kick and this time it sticks. Rodriguez fires the set-piece in from the right wing and Gimenez rises highest to head the ball into the back of the net!! 1-0!!
  • 88'
    Before the set-piece is taken, Uruguay make their final substitution. Vecino off, Torreira on.
  • 87'
    Cavani is caught 25 yards from goal and Uruguay now have a dangerous free-kick.
  • 85'
    It was a heart in the mouth moment as a Uruguayan corner dropped in the six-yard box but thankfully for Egypt there was a defender on the line to clear!!
  • 83'
    SAVE!! Suarez sets up Cavani on the edge of the box with his head. The Paris Saint-Germain forward hits a powerful dipping volley at goal but El Shenawy is there to parry it away. Great save!!
Substitution

Substitution

at Egipto
  • 82'
    Final change for Egypt: Warda off, Sobhi on! Which means no Salah today..
  • 81'
    CLOSE!! Uruguay fail to clear their lines and Elneny picks off possession in the box. The Arsenal midfielder attempts a far lob but it drops just over the crossbar!
  • 78'
    Kahraba races down the left wing and fires a dangerous cut-back to a team-mate in the box but it's cut out by Godin.
  • 75'
    The camera pans to Salah who is seen laughing at that series of events. Suarez really should have got a shot away there.
  • 74'
    El Shenawy is down receiving treatment on his hand after the save. But he's okay to continue.
  • 73'
    Cavani flicks the ball onto Suarez in the box and the forward is one-on-one but El Shenawy keeps his cool and latches onto the ball at Suarez's feet as another chance goes abegging.
  • 72'
    Fathy hits a venomous 35-yard volley across goal and forces a great save from Muslera.
  • 71'
    Warda dances free on the left wing to fire a low cross in the box but it just escapes the control of Kahraba and Uruguay clear.
  • 69'
    Uruguay win a corner and it falls to Cavani in the box but his curling shot smacks right into Caceres' hand and the ref blows for handball.
  • 67'
    Uruguay are understandably trying to put every chance through dangermen Suarez and Cavani but it isn't working. Egypt are double-marking them and so far the South American side cannot find a breakthrough.
  • 64'
    The flurry of changes has killed all momentum in the game but with just one substitution left for both side, expect the match to open up in the final 30 minutes.
  • 62'
    Egypt now make their second change. Mohsen off, Kahraba on. Still no Salah...
  • 57'
    Now Uruguay make a double change. Nandez and De Arrascaeta are replaced by C. Sanchez and C. Rodriguez.
  • 54'
    Egypt have responded to that early chance for Suarez and the game has returned to a tight, intense battle.
  • 52'
    Some nice play from Egypt nearly results in a great opportunity on goal but Treziguet overhits the pass to El Said.
Substitution

Substitution

at Egipto
  • 50'
    Early substitution for the 'Pharaohs': Hamed cannot continue and is replaced by Morsy.
  • 48'
    Hamed received a knee to his hip and is down receiving treatment. It isn't clear if he'll be okay to continue.
  • 46'
    CLOSE!! Egypt fail to deal with a ball over the top and it is thread through to Suarez but El Shenawy is quick off his line to block the shot!!
  • 46'
    Egypt get the second half underway. Will we see Salah this half?
  • 45'
    HT: Egypt 0 - 0 Uruguay! It's been a rather entertaining half of football at the Ekaterinburg but neither side has been able to break the deadlock. Uruguay have had more chances but have surprisingly lacked any clinical finishing. All to play for in the second 45 minutes.
  • 45'
    One minute added on to finish the half.
  • 42'
    Egypt fire a dangerous ball into the box but Warda cannot control well enough to turn and get a shot away. Looking more promising from the 'Pharaohs'.
  • 39'
    Warda is down holding his back after a failed bicycle attempt but it looks like his pride was hurt more than his body.
  • 34'
    Uruguay have forced Egypt to retreat into their own half but so far the South American side has lacked any clinicial finishing up front.
  • 32'
    Uruguay win a free-kick 35 yards out but it smacks into the Egyptian wall. Trezeguet is a bit winded for his troubles...
  • 29'
    Vecino unleashes a rather ambitious long-range shot which bounces just wide of the far post.
  • 27'
    Mohsen tries his luck from range and although it lacks power, it does force Muslera into his first save of the match.
  • 26'
    The game has really opened up in the past five minutes. Both sides are looking for that first goal.
  • 24'
    MISS!! From the corner, the ball goes over the mass of bodies to Suarez at the far post but the Barcelona forward fires his close-range shot into the side netting instead!! That was a bad miss!
  • 23'
    Cavani unleashes a powerful half-volley at goal and Hegazy gets an important header to direct it out for another corner!!
  • 22'
    Uruguay win the first corner of the match.
  • 20'
    Egypt have done very well to contain the threat of Suarez and Cavani in the first 20 minutes. Both have only have one opportunity each.
  • 17'
    El Said is lucky not to receive a yellow card for a rather woeful dive trying to win a free-kick out on the right. The referee gave him a stern lecture and he will be on his final warning.
  • 16'
    El Said fires the set-piece into the box and after a few dodgy moments, Uruguay eventually deal with the threat.
  • 15'
    Warda wins Egypt a free-kick 30 yards from goal in the centre.
  • 13'
    Suarez gets onto a cut-back in the box but cannot direct his volley on goal! That was good link-up play by Uruguay down the right wing.
  • 11'
    Uruguay cut out a cross from Warda but Egypt regain possession and work the ball to Trezeguet who does well to get a low shot away. It's weak though and Muslera picks up the ball easily.
  • 8'
    Cavani tries his luck from range but drags a low trickling shot at goal. It's an easy save for El Shenawy.
  • 6'
    No chances to note early on, this has the potential to be quite a cagey first 45 minutes.
  • 4'
    Very even start to the game with both sides enjoying a bit of possession. Uruguay are looking to break quickly while Egypt want to be a bit more constructive with the ball.
  • 3'
    Early free-kick for Uruguay after Cavani is clipped late.
  • 2'
    Suarez tries to thread a ball through to De Arrascaeta in the box but it is cut out by the Egyptian defence. Good start.
  • 1'
    Uruguay get the Group A clash underway!
Start of match

Start of match

  • PRVW
    National anthems are done, so now the match can get underway. Who will come out on top in this crucial Group A clash?
  • PRVW
    The players are gathering in the tunnel. Kick-off is fast approaching.
  • PRVW
    Formation-wise, Egypt will be playing with a 4-2-3-1 while Uruguay have opted for the standard 4-4-2. Will we see a tactical battle today?
  • PRVW
    There is already an electric atmosphere at the Ekaterinburg. Egypt are happy to be in their first World Cup since 1990 while Uruguay have pedigree in this competition and will be hoping to put in another good showing.
  • PRVW
    With less than 30 minutes until kick-off, warm-ups are well underway at the Ekaterinburg:
  • PRVW
    Egypt head coach Hector Cuper has decided against starting with 45-year-old goalkeeper Essam El-Hadary today, who is the oldest player at this year's tournament.
  • PRVW
    Arsenal target Lucas Torreira hasn't managed to convince the head coach of his place in the starting XI but the Uruguayan team looks strong with Suarez and Cavani spearheading the attack.
  • PRVW
    Uruguay: Muslera; Varela, Godin (c), Gimenez, Caceres; Nandez, Bentancur, Vecino, De Arrascaeta; Suarez, Cavani.
  • PRVW
    A big blow for Egypt to see Mohamed Salah missing from their starting line-up as the forward fails to beat his battle with a shoulder injury. He could still make a substitute appearance later in the game if the 'Pharaohs' are in major need.
  • PRVW
    Egypt: El Shenawy; Fathy, Gabr, Hegazy, Abdel Shafy; Elneny, Hamed, El Said; Warda, Treziguet, Mohsen.
Info

Pre-match

15 June 2018, 14:00

Referee: Björn Kuipers

Stadium: Yekaterinburg Arena

  • PRVW
    Hello and welcome to the Group A clash between Egypt and Uruguay. Both teams will be looking to put a win on the board after Russia's 5-0 thumping of Saudi Arabia yesterday, but who will come out on top at the Ekaterinburg?