By Anna Italia
Follow me in Twitter @ItalianSerieA,
Facebook: Anna Italia Page
Italian Soccer Serie A Blog supports Italian Serie A players in the World Cup
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
———————
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
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)