Russia 2018: Vecino's Uruguay reach the quarter - finals

SOCHI - Uruguay’s World Cup adventure continued on Saturday, as they defeated reigning European champions Portugal in the round of 16. A brace from Edinson Cavani helped the South Americans secure a 2-1 win, cancelling out Pepe’s initial equaliser.

The Nerazzurri’s MatiasVecino played a key role for Oscar Tabarez’s side, remaining on the pitch for the entire 90 minutes.

Uruguay will now face France in the quarter-finals on Friday 6th July.

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