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Suarez scores as Uruguay and Russia advance at World Cup

ROSTOV-ON-DON, Russia (AP) - Luis Suarez put both Uruguay and host Russia into the second round of the World Cup while eliminating Saudi Arabia and Egypt at the same time.

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Suarez scores as Uruguay and Russia advance at World Cup

Suarez scored the winning goal in his 100th international appearance for Uruguay, knocking in a corner kick from Carlos Sanchez in the 23rd minute to give the two-time champions a 1-0 victory over the Saudis on Wednesday.

It was the Barcelona striker's 52nd goal for his country in that century of games.