Suarez shoots Uruguay and Russia into the round of 16

The star striker, who was disappointing in the first game against Egypt, scored the Celeste to a lackluster 100-1 (0-1) against Saudi Arabia in his 0th international match.

The host also benefits With his goal (23rd), Suarez caught up with Diego Forlan in World Cup goals. Both have been successful at a finals six times. Uruguay, two-time world champions, reached the knockout rounds of a World Cup for the third time in a row after two 1-0 wins in Group A and will fight for group victory against Russia on Monday (16.00 p.m.). The Russians are also through thanks to the success of the South Americans. The Green Falcons, however, were eliminated early after the 0-5 defeat against the hosts at the start. The seemingly endless dry spell continues: the Saudis have been waiting for a sense of success on the big football stage for twelve World Cup games.

Suarez was already in focus before kick-off in front of 42.678 spectators in the Rostov Arena. The FC Barcelona striker, who was banned for a long time at the World Cup in Brazil four years ago after a sensational biting attack, ultimately missed a number of top-class chances in the last-minute win against the Egyptians at the start. But in Rostov his nose for goal returned. After a corner from Carlos Sanchez, goalkeeper Mohammed Al-Owais sailed past the ball and Suarez, who was lurking at the second post, only had to put his foot out. It was Uruguay's record goalscorer's 52nd goal in the sky blue jersey. Saudi Arabia's goalie Mohammed Al-Owais made a mistake when conceding the goal. © APA/afp / PASCAL GUYOT

The indisposed goalkeeper from Al Ahli was one of four new players that national coach Juan Antonio Pizzi rotated into the starting eleven after the opening defeat against the hosts - probably also on the orders of association boss Adel Ezzat, who had announced penalties after the humiliation last Thursday.

The Falcons had to endure anxious minutes upon arrival. Were on approach to land Flames erupted from the right engine of the Airbus , who took the team to Rostov-on-Don on Monday. But the passengers escaped with horror. The Saudis showed no signs of fear on the field. Despite the early deficit, the underdog went to work with commitment. Only the finish was too safe to punish the favorites for their surprisingly passive, uninspired game. Saudis harmless in the end After the break, Uruguay increased the pressure with Juventus midfielder Rodrigo Betancur and pushed for the preliminary decision. While his strike partner Edinson Cavani was barely visible, Suarez took the initiative again. The 31-year-old's free kick was missed by goalkeeper Al-Owais (51'). Saudi Arabia remained an unpleasant opponent, but it only became really dangerous on the other side. Carlos Sanchez (62') headed a Cavani cross over the goal from a promising position. After that, not much happened anymore. Uruguay did not finish their attacks cleanly. First Cavani (80th) deflected a shot from Lucas Torreira dangerously towards the goal.

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Suarez shoots Uruguay and Russia into the round of 16

The hunger for goals is back at the “Beißer”: Celebrating Luis Suarez led Uruguay’s minimalists to the round of 16 of the World Cup.

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