Spain vs Uruguay, FIFA World Cup: Marcelo Bielsa's side knocked out after 1-0 loss - Action in Images
Uruguay's campaign ended in disappointment, with the two-time champions failing to register a victory in any of their three Group H fixtures.
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Spain secured top spot in Group H and booked their place in the World Cup knockout stage with a gritty 1-0 victory over Uruguay on Friday, as Alex Baena's first-half goal proved enough to settle a fiercely contested encounter. (AP Photo)
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In the final minutes of the game, Uruguay's Agustin Canobbio was shown a red card for rash slide tackle on Pau Cubarsi. (REUTERS)
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Fernando Muslera endured a nightmare moment when he spilled Alex Baena's harmless-looking strike into the net, gifting Spain a 1-0 win and a more favourable knockout path away from Argentina. (REUTERS)
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Lamine Yamal couldn't cap his display with a goal or an assist, but his creativity and direct running kept the Uruguayan defence on edge from start to finish. (REUTERS)
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Uruguay's campaign was further overshadowed by reports of dressing-room unrest after draws against Cape Verde and Saudi Arabia, with senior players, including Federico Valverde, reportedly at odds with Marcelo Bielsa over his tactical approach. (REUTERS)
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Uruguay's disappointing World Cup campaign came to a premature end, with the two-time champions becoming the highest-ranked nation to exit in the group stage after a forgettable tournament under Marcelo Bielsa. (AP Photo)
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