Uruguay vs Russia player ratings: Luis Suarez and Edinson Cavani on target as hosts come undone
A player-by-player look at the two teams
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Uruguay beat hosts Russia 3-0 to finish as winners of Group A.
Luis Suarez put the South Americans ahead after 10 minutes before a Denis Cheryshev own-goal doubled the side’s lead, moments after Igor Smolnikov’s sending-off.
Edinson Cavani grabbed a third goal in the 90th minute to add a final flourish to Uruguay’s display.
So how did the two teams fare? See the gallery below for our player ratings:
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