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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 !
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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.
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- 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.
Photos courtesy of twitter.com/Uruguay
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)
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