YEKATERINBURG, Russia (AP) - On a team that boasts one of the World Cup's most potent attacks, a defender lifted Uruguay to its first opening-match victory at the World Cup in 48 years.
Gimenez scores to lift Uruguay over Egypt 1-0 in Group A
Jose Gimenez headed in Carlos Sanchez's free kick in the 89th minute for a 1-0 victory over Egypt on Friday.
"Sometimes the ball will go to the back of the net, sometimes it won't," Uruguay coach Oscar Tabarez said. "I'm very proud of the team and the attitude they played with throughout the match.