Uruguay downs Saudia Arabia to advance

Russia is also into the next round of the World Cup, with Egypt and Saudi Arabia out, after Uruguay earned a Group A victory.

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Luis Suarez booked Uruguay's place in the World Cup knockout rounds as Uruguay beat Saudi Arabia 1-0. (Getty Images) ▲

Uruguay's result also means host Russia, which won its opening two Group A matches, is through to the next phase. (Getty Images) ▲

Marking his 100th international appearance, Luis Suarez scored the lone, winning goal for Uruguay. (Getty Images) ▲

It was a delight for fans as Luis Suarez became the first Uruguay player to score at three World Cups. (Getty Images) ▲

Russia and Uruguay, though, can look forward to a likely second-round meeting against either Portugal or Spain. (Getty Images) ▲

The flat feel of the game continued after the interval with both sides struggling to build tempo in hot conditions. (Getty Images) ▲

Suarez became Uruguay's sixth centurion and the Barcelona forward saw an early effort blocked. (Getty Images) ▲

The South Americans take on the hosts in their final Group A match on June 25 with top spot on the line. (Getty Images) ▲

Oscar Tabarez’s side missed plenty of opportunities, but a toothless Saudi outfit never seriously looked like snatching a point. (Getty Images) ▲

Uruguay, semifinalists eight years ago in South Africa, have now reached the knockout stage for the third straight time. (Getty Images) ▲