Egypt v Uruguay Football Highlights, FIFA World Cup 2018: FIFA World Cup 2018 entered its second day and the first game saw Uruguay take on Egypt in a Group A. Uruguay and Egypt failed to find the back of the net for regulation time. But Gimenez would break the deadlock in the 89th minute of the game and give Uruguay a 1-0 lead and the win as Egypt failed to equalise. Egypt’s defence was top notch and they denied Uruguay’s star players Suarez and Cavani for the entire duration of the game. (FIFA 2018 World Cup News | Fixtures | Points Table)
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Uruguay and Egypt will compete in their first match at FIFA World Cup 2018 in a Group A match. Uruguay have never lost to Egypt in a World Cup match, having won once and drawing twice before. It is for the first time The Pharaohs are making a return to the tournament since 1990, and they have never won a single game in the World Cup finals. Uruguay will be keen to have a fine start with Luis Suarez in front, who has received backing from the coach and captain Diego Godin to perform at his best.
Uruguay ended a six-game winless streak in WC openers, winning for the first time since 1970 (reached semis). Meanwhile, Egypt remains winless in all five WC games. That is the end of the first match of Day 2. Next up - Morocco vs Iran. You can catch Live Score and Updates here.
Uruguay have beaten Egypt with a late, late goal from Jose Gimenez who makes it 1-0 lead for the South American side with a powerful header. Egypt had been brilliant, but they have nothing to show for it. FINAL SCORE - EGYPT 0-1 URUGUAY
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Mo Salah does not start for Egypt and they lose the match.
Jimenez heads the ball inside the box with a cross coming from a free kick taken by Sanchez. And it is a set piece that seals it for Uruguay. Gimenez bounces high up and puts it just past the goalkeeper. Powerful. Strong. Accurate. No chance for Elshanawy to save that one. They get the 1-0 lead in the 90' minute. 5 minutes extra time. Can Egypt bounce back to equalise?
Edinson Cavani's brilliant thunderous strike from freekick has found his enemy - the cross bar. The ball returns to Uruguay players, but they cannot take the rebound.
Cavani is pushed just outside the box and Uruguay have a free kick at a dangerous position. Cavani and Suarez are both up for it. Meanwhile, Vecino is replaced by Torreira.
EDINSON CAVANI HAMMERS A SHOT! BUT WHAT A SAVE! Cavani gave it his all for the shoot and but the shot on target is saved by Elshenawy. What a chance, but it is wasted. Score remains 0-0.
Amr Warda is gone and Ramadhan Sobhy comes out in the middle. No Mo Salah tonight!
Both the teams are starting to create the pressure as Mohammed Elneny takes a shoot from inside the box. But he gets too much power in the shot and it goes away from the net. Mo Salah claps.
Trezguet takes a shoot and misses. And then Suarez gets a pass inside the box. He takes it forward, and then slips. he was one-on-one with the goalkeeper and he has stuffed it once again. EGY 0-0 URU
Uruguay have a corner with 70 minutes into the match. Can they create something from it? Nope. Cavani's shot gets a hand from his own player and it is a foul. No goals.
Kahraba comes out for Egypt in place of Marwan. It is still goalless. EGY 0-0 URU after 64 minutes. Can Kahraba, who is nicknamed "Electricity" put a spark for Egypt?
Sanchez is on in place of Nandez, while Rodriguez is on in place of De Arrascaeta. It seems like Uruguay are looking to go back to the older guards of the team to look for experience in the ground.
With the brilliance of Trezeguet, who keeps on troubling Uruguayan defenders with his speed, the South America nation are now taking control in the match. The surge in energy has prompted Uruguay to change things a bit.
With the brilliance of Trezeguet, who keeps on troubling Uruguayan defenders with his speed, the South America nation are now taking control in the match. The surge in energy has prompted Uruguay to change things a bit.
Egypt are starting to create chances as Trezeguet darts into space and has Mohsen running in behind Godin. The ball is a good one but the Uruguayan defender reads it and clears it.
Hamed has been injured and he has gone down the ground. He looks to be in pain, and it looks like he will be replaced. First substitution and it is Sam Morsy who is coming in his stead.
Luis Suarez had a perfect opening after a brilliant pass by Edinson Cavani to set Suarez up inside the box. But he takes a horrible shot, which ends up being saved by Egypt's goalkeeper ElShenawy. Still score remains 0-0.
Egypt kick off things in the second half. There seem to be no changes in both the teams and Mo Salah still remains on the bench. Egypt are looking good at the moment - but now they just need a bit more up front to take the lead.
A dull first half comes to an end with an injury to Egyptian player. A dramatic finish to the first half could have been in store with both the teams getting a late surge of energy. But the lack of creativity up front hur them both, once again. It is even stevens at the moment. EGY 0-0 URU
Good burst of energy from Egypt players as they run forward to pass the ball inside the net. But too many Uruguayan defenders were up there with the striker, as he made a mess of the shoot. Score remain 0-0
Egypt and Uruguay have failed to find the inspiration up front to find the back of the net. Both the teams are playing the game in the middle. EGY 0-0 URU
36 minutes into the match and there seems to be no sharpness in attack from both Egypt and Uruguay. It is still goalless in Ekaterinburg. Egypt have being more creative when they have the ball, but lack the sharpness, and the power, to take it past the defenders. The solution to their woes is currently on the bench.
A free kick to Uruguay and it is Luis Suarez who will take the shoot. Good, powerful shot from the Barcelona forward, but he just could not get it past the wall. The distance was not the ally. Still goalless so far.
A powerful strike from Uruguay player but he has shot it away from the goal. Another chance missed and the scoreline remains 0-0.
LUIS SUAREZ HAS WASTED A FREE HIT! Suarez got an open net in front of him from the corner shot and he has hit at the side net. What a wasted opportunity from him. It was a good shot from him but the score remains 0-0.
20 minutes into the match and so far the possession stats are almost equal. Uruguay have enjoyed the ball just a little bit more with 54% possession. But they have failed to make anything out of it.
The cameraman focuses on Mohamed Salah as he watches on the wasted free kick attempt from the bench. El Said drifts the freekick towards Hegazi, but Uruguay head it away. Seeing the player, the crowd goes wild and burst with excitement.
EGYPT HAD A SHOT ON TARGET! Egypt's player has shot the ball on the net, after dribbling it past three defenders. But there was no power in the shot, and it was easily saved by Muslera.
Edinson Cavani takes a shoot and he is on target. But the shot lacked power and it was an easy save for Egypt's goalkeeper Elshenawy. First chance in the match and Cavani almost made it 1-0.
Uruguay are starting to get back into the mode now as they look to create things in Uruguay's half. Inspite of the South American nation enjoying most of the possession so far, most of the match so far has been played in their half.
Uruguay are enjoying most of the possession early on in the match and Egypt are trying to peep in to take the ball. Meanwhile Edinson Cavani gets a challenge and he has gone down. Is he okay? Yeah, rubs it and get on with it.
Both the teams coach share a hug together as Uruguay kick off proceedings in Russia! GAME ON! Uruguya look to be on the defensive mode in the beginning. But the match is just starting - and things could change very quickly.
Look at the emotions on the faces of Egypt fans as they break into their National Anthem! This is Pure Unadulterated PASSION! And now it is Uruguay's National Anthem and the fans are singing along. WELCOME TO FIFA WORLD CUP!
We are just 15 minutes away from Kickoff from the exciting encounter Egypt vs Uruguay and an action-packed first half is about to begin.
Egypt fans have gone absolutely crazy as they have taken over the stadium in Ekaterinburg Arena. They are chanting and shouting, THIS IS PURE EXCITEMENT!
Want to take a peek inside Uruguay's dressing room? Go ahead, we got you covered!
Here are all the subsitutes for Egypt vs Uruguay
Subs: Silva, Campana, Coates, Pereira, G Silva, Laxalt, Rodrgiuez, Torreira, Urretaviscaya, Sanchez, Gomez, Stuani
Subs: El Hadary, El Mohamady, Gaber, Morsy, Salah, Kahraba, Ashraf, Sobhi, Hamdi, Ekramy, Shikabala, Samir
Egypt international team have arrived at the stadium! The excitement is starting to increase as we head towards the FIFA World Cup 2018 clash between Egypt and Uruguay.
Here are the starting XI for Egypt vs Uruguay clash:
Mohamed Salah is not in the starting XI as Egypt announce their starting line-up:
Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo and England's Wayne Rooney were the biggest stars when the two countries met at the World Cup tournament. Their rivalry started when the two teams met in 2006 FIFA World Cup. The strange fact was, the two were teammates at ManchesterUnited, at the time.
Spanish goalkeeper David De Gea has praised Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo ahead of Spain's clash against Portugal. Here's what he said:
Uruguay have faced Egypt thrice at the World Cup and they have never suffered a loss. The South American nation have won one match and drawn twice. Egypt are so far winless at the World Cup, drawing two and losing two of their four games
Portugal will be facing Spain in their opening match in Russia and Cristiano Ronaldo bats for blood donation in a Facebook post. Meanwhile, the Euro Cup champions look ready to dazzle at the World Cup!
In 2014 World Cup, Uruguay star striker was banned after for "biting" Italian defender Giorgio Chiellini. The forward will return tonight in the tournament against Egypt in a nail-biting contest (Pun intended)! He gets support from the defender Diego Godin before the opening clash. “Luis has got where he is because of the way he is: you see he gets angry, wound up, he fights, protests, competes. If he wasn’t like that, he wouldn’t be the player he is," the Uruguay captain was quoted as saying by The Guardian.
Want to relive the biting incident, watch video below:
Guess, whose birthday is it today - MOHAMED SALAH! Can he take Egypt to win over Uruguay?
Uruguay have a solid squad with Edinson Cavani and Luis Suarez leading the front line. But Egypt have a perfect answer - MO SALAH!
Uruguay World Cup Squad
Goalkeepers: Fernando Muslera, Martin Silva, Martin Campana
Defenders: Diego Godin, Guillermo Varela, Jose Maria Gimenez, Martin Caceres, Maximiliano Pereira, Sebastian Coates, Gaston Silva
Midfielders: Nahitan Nandez, Matias Vecino, Lucas Torreira, Rodrigo Bentancur, Giorgian De Arrascaeta, Carlos Sanchez, Diego Laxalt, Jonathan Urretaviscaya, Cristian Rodriguez
Forwards: Luis Suarez, Edinson Cavani, Maximiliano Gomez, Cristhian Stuani
Egypt World Cup Squad
Goalkeepers: Essam El Hadary, Mohamed El-Shennawy, Sherif Ekramy
Defenders: Ahmed Fathi, Saad Samir, Ayman Ashraf, Mahmoud Hamdy, Mohamed Abdel-Shafy, Ahmed Hegazi, Ali Gabr, Ahmed Elmohamady, Omar Gaber
Midfielders: Mohamed Elneny, Tarek Hamed, Abdallah Said, Shikabala, Sam Morsy, Mahmoud Kahraba, Mahmoud Hassan, Ramadan Sobhi, Amr Warda
Forwards: Mohamed Salah, Marwan Mohsen
Former Tennis star Anna Kournikova is enjoying the World Cup in Russia!
As Spain gear up for their first World Cup match, here is the legendary goalkeeper Iker Casillas with the trophy!
FIFA World Cup Day 2 bring up a lot of exciting footballing action. Here is what we have in store for you:
1) Egypt vs Uruguay
2) Morocco vs Iran
3) Spain vs Portugal
Who will come on strong tonight? We just have to wait and see