Bruno Fernandes scores twice as Portugal beat Uruguay

Joao Felix had a shot deflected over and Ronaldo saw a free kick blocked as Fernandes found space to work in midfield.

Despite Portugal's pressure, Bentancur had the best chance of the half, weaving his way through to Portuguese midfield and defense, only to see Diogo Costa block as he looked to slip the ball through the keeper's legs.

That chance helped even the play up and Portugal then lost left back Nuno Mendes, who had been a doubt beforehand, with a muscle injury. He was replaced by Raphael Guerreiro, whose first act was to send a cross just wide of Ronaldo at the far post.

For all of their possession, Portugal didn't force a save from Uruguay keeper Sergio Rochet in the first half.