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Updated · bbc.co.uk · Jun 27Olivera Wins 1 Corner for Uruguay as Simon Save Leads to Cleared Set Piece
3 articles · Updated · bbc.co.uk · Jun 27Summary
- Mathias Olivera forced Uruguay's first notable opening in this passage, drawing a corner after Unai Simon knocked his cross behind.
- The set piece brought little reward: Uruguay's delivery was poor and Spain cleared immediately.
- Uruguay still have not created enough clear chances, though the game appears broadly even with Spain at this stage.
- The pressure matters for Uruguay, who entered the World Cup 2026 match needing a win over Spain to boost their hopes of progressing.
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