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Uruguay draws with Saudi Arabia in World Cup opener
via Punch Nigeria2 min read
Uruguay and Saudi Arabia played to a 1-1 draw in Miami, leaving Group H wide open after the first round of matches. This result followed European champions Spain's 0-0 draw with debutants Cape Verde in the same group, meaning all four teams now have one point. Abdulelah al-Amri gave Saudi Arabia a surprise lead in the first half, but Maxi Araujo equalized for Uruguay with 10 minutes remaining. Uruguay, managed by Marcelo Bielsa, had 22 shots in the second half, but the Saudi defense and goalkeeper Mohammed al-Owais held firm. Bielsa expressed frustration, stating his side should have won and only started playing their best in the second half. Uruguay made double substitutions at halftime, bringing on Agustin Canobbio and Juan Manuel Sanabria, which sparked their performance. Saudi coach Georgios Donis saw his team defend resolutely to secure a crucial point.
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