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Suarez scores again, Uruguay beats host Russia 3-0

Updated: 2018-06-26 01:28
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A fan of Russia cheers prior to the 2018 FIFA World Cup Group A match between Uruguay and Russia in Samara, Russia, June 25, 2018. [Photo/Xinhua]

Uruguay, which also benefited from an own-goal in the first half, had its third straight shutout of the tournament after consecutive 1-0 victories over Egypt and Saudi Arabia. The Uruguayans and goalkeeper Fernando Muslera have not allowed a goal in any of the team's six matches this year.

"After winning the first two matches 1-0, our goal was to get another," Suarez said. "We wanted to play the same we had before, only better."

By advancing to the round of 16 with victories over Saudi Arabia and Egypt, Russia secured its best World Cup showing in the post-Soviet era. But Uruguay — ranked No 14 in the world — posed a far greater challenge to the hosts.

Suarez, who seems to have put past World Cup controversies behind him, scored with a low shot from just outside the box that sailed past the wall of Russian players and into the right corner of the goal. The Barcelona striker then blew a kiss to the national team's fans.

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