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43% Ball Possession EGYPT and 57% Ball Possession URUGUAY

Egypt 0 – 1 Uruguay

.                                                                    89′ José Giménez

Uruguay claiming the victory in the FIFA World Cup First Stage Group A game defeating Egypt on Friday June 15 at the Ekaterinburg Arena in Ekaterinburg, Russia.   FIFA World Cup Group A Standing after this First match.   Russia in the first place with 3 points and a positive goal difference of +5, Uruguay in the second place with 3 points and a positive goal difference of +1, Egypt in the 3rd place with 0 points and a negative goal difference of -1, and Saudi Arabia with 0 points and a negative goal difference of -5.

Uruguay waited 48 years to win a World Cup opening game…. and they did it today! Thumbs up!

A tough game and finally the “guest” arrived in the 89th minute. Yep, Uruguay opening the score with José Giménez defeating Egypt goalkeeper El Shenawy with a headed shot in the top right corner. The assist is by Carlos Sánchez. Party is on!!!! A historical goal for Giménez because it is his first goal in a World Cup competition and his 6th goal with Uruguay National team. Way to !

#EGYURU | Gol de @Uruguay, @JoseMaGimenez13.
89´ Egipto 0-1 Uruguay #ElEquipoQueNosUne pic.twitter.com/WGEFLdqhyc

— Selección Uruguaya (@Uruguay) June 15, 2018

#EGYURU | @JoseMaGimenez13 marcó su primer gol en Copas Mundiales de Fútbol y su sexta anotación en la selección mayor de @Uruguay.#ElEquipoQueNosUne pic.twitter.com/fb1y8gDoeh

— Selección Uruguaya (@Uruguay) June 15, 2018

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Group A now looks like this…

1) #RUS
2) #URU
3) #EGY
4) #KSA #WorldCup pic.twitter.com/rNFyxq0xqT

— FIFA World Cup ? (@FIFAWorldCup) June 15, 2018

Here is EGYPT official starting lineup – formation by Head Coach Cuper:

EGYPT (4-2-3-1): El Shenawy; Fathy, Gabr, Hegazy, Abdel-Shafi; Elneny, Hamed; Warda, Said, Trezeguet; Mohsen.

Here is URUGUAY official starting lineup – formation by Head Coach Tabárez:

URUGUAY (4-3-1-2): Muslera; Varela, Godín, Giménez, Cáceres; Nández, Bentancur, Vecino; De Arrascaeta; Suárez, Cavani.

There are 5 Italian Serie A players among the 23-called up by Uruguay Head Coach Óscar Washington Tabárez for the FIFA World Cup in Russia.

• • Lazio defender Martín Cáceres. Played all 90 minutes
  • Inter midfielder Matías Vecino. Played all 90 minutes
  • Juventus midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur. Played all 90 minutes
  • Sampdoria midfielder Lucas Torreira. Played the last 3 minutes. Torreira replaced Matías Vecino in the 87th minute
  • Genoa midfielder Diego Laxalt. Listed as sub

Note: No Italian Serie A players in Egypt team.

#EGYURU | Formación de @Uruguay que enfrenta a @Pharaohs por la 1a fecha del Grupo A de la Copa Mundial de #Rusia2018.#ElEquipoQueNosUne pic.twitter.com/eUsGTV1pfP

— Selección Uruguaya (@Uruguay) June 15, 2018

We have our teams for the first match of the day!

What are your thoughts? #EGYURU #WorldCup pic.twitter.com/JO5lliB7CB

— FIFA World Cup ? (@FIFAWorldCup) June 15, 2018

FORMATIONS // #EGYURU

Here are how the teams are looking in Ekaterinburg…#WorldCup pic.twitter.com/G8AJ4Q5gVC

— FIFA World Cup ? (@FIFAWorldCup) June 15, 2018

Just under 45 minutes to go!

Are you ready like @Uruguay?

TV listings ? https://t.co/xliHcxWvEO https://t.co/zJTWWlvUsi Live Blog ? https://t.co/OcvgcPOyfE#WorldCup#EGYURU

— FIFA World Cup ? (@FIFAWorldCup) June 15, 2018

Photos courtesy of twitter.com/Uruguay

Group motivation before the match

Uruguay players ready to make their entrance to the pitch… let’s go for it!

Match Officials with Egypt and Uruguay Captains

Egypt and Uruguay Captains just before the kick off….. let’s roll the ball

Jumping celebrating @Uruguay victory against Egypt in the @FIFAWorldCup https://t.co/xnDnKPG9Gx pic.twitter.com/1Dg6oAKU6W

— Anna Italia (@ItalianSerieA) June 15, 2018

#Rusia2018| Grupo A | Calendario de @Uruguay en la Fase de Grupos y tabla de posiciones finalizada la primera fecha. pic.twitter.com/DJcKFFqvJI

— Selección Uruguaya (@Uruguay) June 15, 2018

2018 FIFA World Cup
First stage – Group A

Egypt 0 – 1 Uruguay
Friday 15 June 2018
Ekaterinburg Arena
Ekaterinbur, Russia

17:00 (Local time)

Referee: KUIPERS Bjorn (NED)
Assistant Referee 1: VAN ROEKEL Sander (NED)
Assistant Referee 2: ZEINSTRA Erwin (NED)
Fourth official: MAZIC Milorad SRB

Goals:  89′ José Giménez (U)

Official lineups – formations:

EGYPT (4-2-3-1): El Shenawy; Fathy, Gabr, Hegazy, Abdel-Shafi; Elneny, Hamed; Warda, Said, Trezeguet; Mohsen.

Subs: Ekramy, El Hadary; Elmohamady, Gaber, Ashraf, Hamdi, Samir, Morsy, Shikabala, Kahraba, Salah, Sobhi.

Coach: Cuper

URUGUAY (4-3-1-2): Muslera; Varela, Godín, Giménez, Cáceres; Nández, Bentancur, Vecino; De Arrascaeta; Suárez, Cavani.

Subs: M. Silva, Campaña; Coates, Maxi Pereira, Gastón Silva, Laxalt, Rodríguez, Torreira, Urretaviscaya, Sánchez, Maxi Gómez, Stuani.

Coach: Tabárez

Referee: Kuipers (NED)