Spain, Portugal survive late drama to advance; Uruguay rout hosts Russia on Day 12 of FIFA World Cup
Portugal and Spain progressed to the World Cup knockout rounds on a Monday night of high drama dominated by VAR decisions, as Uruguay pipped Russia to top spot in their group. Take a look at the best photos from Day 12.
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Substitute Iago Aspas scored in stoppage-time to earn Spain a point against Morocco, which gave them top spot in Group B and a knockout game next against hosts Russia. Spain drew 2-2 with Morocco and were level on points with Portugal but topped the group by scoring more goals. Reuters
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Morocco’s Youssef En Nesyri, 19, scored his side’s second goal during the Group B match between Spain and Morocco at the 2018 FIFA World Cup at the Kaliningrad Stadium. AP
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Portugal’s Ricardo Quaresma celebrates scoring their first goal with Cristiano Ronaldo. Portugal came perilously close to a group stage exit during a frenetic stoppage-time period when Iran equalised through a penalty and almost scored a winner after Ronaldo had earlier missed from the spot. Reuters
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Iran’s Karim Ansarifard scores their first goal from the penalty spot. Reuters
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Uruguay’s Luis Suarez celebrates scoring their first goal. Uruguay recorded a 3-0 victory over 10-man Russia, finishing top of Group A with a perfect record while dampening the hopes of the tournament hosts, who had to settle for second. Reuters
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Egypt’s Essam El-Hadary celebrates with teammates after saving a penalty kick. El Hadary saved a penalty after becoming the oldest player ever to appear at the World Cup but it was not enough to stop the Pharaohs sliding to a 2-1 defeat by Saudi Arabia. Reuters
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Saudi Arabia’s Salman Al-Faraj celebrates scoring their first goal from the penalty spot. Both Saudi goals came deep into stoppage time in both halves, with Salem Al-Dawsari securing their first World Cup victory since a run to the last-16 in 1994 with the last kick of the match. Reuters
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