Uruguay’s thin triumph over Saudi Arabia guaranteed that they and host country Russia achieved the last 16 of the World Cup.

Luis Suarez scored the main goal at the Rostov Arena, clearing in from short proximity on his 100th universal appearance.

It was challenging for the Green Falcons, who were thumped out regardless of a tremendous change from their 5-0 crush by Russia in the competition’s opening diversion.

In any case, while they generally wiped out their guarded blunders and delighted in more ownership than their adversaries, they were made to pay for one slip by goalkeeper Mohammed Al Owais, whose misjudgment enabled Suarez to score.

Russia’s 3-1 prevail upon Egypt on Tuesday implies both they and Uruguay have gathered most extreme focuses from their two Group A recreations.

The two countries are six focuses clear of third-put Egypt with one diversion to play.

However, with Portugal and Spain as planned last-16 rivals, it stays to be seen what advantage either could get a handle on from winning the gathering when they meet in Samara on 25 June (15.00 BST commence).

In truth, it was another stammering show from Oscar Tabarez’s Uruguay group. They were more practical than invigorating and dependent upon the danger conveyed by Barcelona’s Suarez and strike accomplice Edinson Cavani.

The Paris St-Germain forward’s vision and steadiness ought to have brought about a second goal, however Carlos Sanchez spurned a headed possibility and Al Owais spared at Cavani’s feet in the end arranges.