Afternoon all. I wish there was more football to watch, how I wish. Well, here some is! Uruguay will be on a buzz after a thumping late header gave them a win over Egypt, while Saudi Arabia can't possibly be as bad as their performance against Russia suggested. And if they are, I shudder at the thought of what Suarez and Cavani are going to do to their defence.
World Cup / Group Stage
Rostov Arena / 20.06.2018
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Updated 20/06/2018 at 17:55 GMT+1
52'
Suarez runs and Osama and tries to flick the ball between his legs. When it doesn't quite work, he tries to run through him, Osama goes down easily, and the ref deduces a foul.
51'
Suarez tries to bend the ball around the wall but catches its outermost midriff and Alowais is forced to beat away unconvincingly.
50'
Sanchez hurls himself to the ground when Ali challenges, and Uruguay have a free-kick, 25 or so yards out, pretty central. Suarez fancies it...
47'
A poor first touch from Varela, words that will not surprise those who watch Manchester United, forces him to concede an unnecessary corner. Saudi take it short, looking to play their way in - a smart move, given Uruguay's centre-backs - but nothing comes of it anyroad up.
46'
Football is magic.
46'
Once more into the breach...
16:51
16:49
Uruguay did not show very much at all, but Saudi made an absolute mess of defending a corner, which is why we are where we are.
16:48
Half-time: Uruguay 1-0 Saudi Arabia
45+1'
Saudi counter and Salem slides a ball in behind Varela, looking for Fahad. But Godin is wise to the ruse, coming across and inserting his body right in the road. Fahad isn't happy, but what can you do.
45'
There'll be two additional minutes.
44'
FinallyHussain is ready, and replaces Taiseer.
43'
While Taiseer receives treatment we see a replay of argy-bargy between Suarez and Yasser, who had a little nibble at him when grounded after a challenge. Hopefully it simmers and festers...
41'
Taiseer has diddled his hamstring stretching into a tackle with Varela, and will be replaced.
40'
Suarez isolates Yasser and gets himself into a "foot race" (as opposed to a flying face). But his pace has gone, and he loses.
40'
Things they never thought they'd say: England are a real breath of fresh air in this tournament, a team that plays with tempo and intensity.
39'
Cesc Fabregas has been an excellent signing for the BBC. This is more interesting than this game (though not, of course, more interesting than me talking about this game).
37'
There's not a whole lot coming to pass here. Alburayk just humped in a cross from the right, that flew over the by-line on the other side of the goal.
35'
Salem scissors Vecino in centrefield, but swerves a booking.
33'
I quite like goals from set-pieces. Not this one, especially, but Kane's and Quintero's, for example, evidence thought and practise. And set-piece goals do not militate against open-play goals.
33'