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Luis Suarez Sends Uruguay to World Cup Round of 16 with Win vs. Saudi Arabia

Uruguay bagged their second win of the 2018 FIFA World Cup on Wednesday, beating Saudi Arabia. The result means Group A has already been decided, with La Celeste and hosts Russia qualifying for the next round.

Luis Suarez scored the lone goal in the first half, capitalising on a horrible mistake from goalkeeper MohammedAl-Owais.

La Celeste and Russia will battle it out for the top spot in Group A, while Saudi Arabia and Egypt will try to avoid last place in their final outing. Both matches will be played on Monday.

Here are the main takeaways from Wednesday's Group A match.