Full Time – Uruguay eliminated as Spain seal 1-0 victory Álex Baena’s first-half strike proves decisive as Spain grind out a hard-fought 1-0 win over Uruguay to top the Group H.
Uruguay threw everything at Spain after the break, but Unai Simón produced a series of crucial saves to deny Federico Viñas, Mathías Olivera and Nicolás De La Cruz.
Ferran Torres struck the crossbar late on before Agustín Canobbio was sent off in stoppage time, capping a frustrating night for Marcelo Bielsa’s side.
Uruguay’s defeat confirms their elimination from the tournament, while Spain march on to face Austria at the knockout stage.
