Uruguay demolished hosts Russia 3-0 to take the top spot in FIFA World Cup 2018 Group A while Saudi Arabia secured a consolation 2-1 win against Egypt in the other match on Monday. Both Uruguay and Russia are into the Round of 16 (pre-quarterfinals) while Saudi Arabia and Egypt fly back home.


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Uruguay had already secured their passage into the last 16 by winning their first two matches against Egypt and Saudi Arabia by an identical margin of 1-0. But their lackluster performance had brought in a lot of criticism. On the other hand, hosts Russia had been red-hot, winning their matches against Saudi Arabia and Egypt by an impressive 5-0 and 3-1 margins. However, Uruguay silenced the home crowd by demolishing a 10-man Russia 3-0 in Samara Arena, Samara.


In the second match of Group A, it was a battle of prestige between Saudi Arabia and Egypt where the former clinched a last-minute winner to end with a scoreline of 2-1 in their favour.


Group A Points Table
Team Matches Won Draw Lost GF GA GD Points
Uruguay (Q) 3 3 0 0 5 0 5 9
Russia (Q) 3 2 0 1 8 4 4 6
Saudi Arabia 3 1 0 2 2 7 -5 3
Egypt 3 0 0 3 2 6 -4 0

Uruguay face Portugal in the Round of 16 at Fisht Stadium, Sochi on June 30, Saturday at 11:30 pm IST. Spain will play against Russia on July 1, Sunday at Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow at 7:30 pm IST.