Spain defeated Uruguay 1-0 in Guadalajara thanks to Alex Baena's first-half strike to finish atop Group H and secure a place in the FIFA World Cup knockout stage with seven points. Uruguay, who managed just two points from three matches, were eliminated after failing to convert their chances and finished their campaign with a late red card to Agustin Canobbio.
Guadalajara: Alex Baena's first-half strike proved decisive as Spain defeated Uruguay 1-0 on Friday to top Group H and book their place in the FIFA World Cup knockout stage, while Marcelo Bielsa's side bowed out of the tournament.
Spain topped the group with seven points from their two wins and a draw, with tournament newboys Cape Verde taking the second knockout spot on three draws. Uruguay departed with just two points, the same as last-placed Saudi Arabia.
Baena opened the scoring in the 42nd minute by finding some space on the edge of the box and blasting a shot through experienced Uruguay goalkeeper Fernando Muslera.
It was a bit of an odd goal, with both Manuel Ugarte and Lamine Yamal having treatment on the field as play continued, but Baena did not hesitate.
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