South Africa: Uruguay secured a place in the second round of the World Cup finals for the first time since 1990 when they beat Latin American rivals Mexico, who also advanced, 1-0 on Tuesday.
A well-made and perfectly-taken headed goal by striker Luis Suarez after 43 minutes settled the outcome of their final Group A clash as Mexico lost their way after an evenly-balanced first half.
In a tightly contested, but open game, with no sign of any intention to play for a draw, Uruguay, champions in 1930 and 1950, had to resist Mexican pressure in the closing stages to keep a third straight clean sheet.
In Image: Uruguay's Edigio Arevalo Rios celebrates winning the World Cup group A soccer match
Text: Reuters
Images: AP
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