Saudi Arabia holds Uruguay to 1-1 draw in friendly
L'essentiel
- Saudi Arabia secured a 1-1 draw against Uruguay in a friendly match in Miami.
- Despite Uruguay's second-half dominance and 20 shots to Saudi Arabia's seven, the Saudis held on for the draw after taking a surprise lead.
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Pourquoi c'est important
Iranian Americans are divided over their country's participation in the World Cup, with some planning to watch the match and others protesting outside the stadium. Protesters gathered outside the stadium where Iran was set to face New Zealand, draped in pre-revolutionary flags.
Live updates: Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay
By Andrew McGarry
Saudi Arabia vs Uruguay
Iranian Americans are torn over Iran's participation in the World Cup, as some community members plan to watch the match and others are protesting outside the stadium where the team will play.
A rally was taking shape outside the stadium near Los Angeles, home to the largest Iranian community outside Iran.
Many of Southern California's Iranian Americans arrived after the 1979 Islamic Revolution, and a hub of eateries, shops and markets about 16 kilometres from the stadium is known as "Tehrangeles".
Draped in red and green flags emblazoned with the golden lion and sun, protesters gathered outside the stadium where Iran will face New Zealand.
Just hours before kick-off, a Los Angeles judge upheld FIFA's ban on the pre-revolutionary flag at matches.
Ella Bah, 42, was nevertheless wearing the flag tied around her like a dress before the match. She and other protesters had brought extra clothing to cover it up before entering the stadium, and planned to reveal themselves after entering, she said.
"We're not here to cheer them on,"
"We're here to be the voice for the people inside Iran."
FT: Saudi Arabia hold on to draw 1-1 with Uruguay
By David Hirst
Saudi Arabia held on for a 1-1 draw with Uruguay despite a second-half onslaught by the South Americans.
Saudi Arabia took a surprise lead when Hassan Al Tambakti's header was parried by Fernando Muslera and Abdulelah Al Amri bundled home the rebound.
Manuel Ugarte hit the post with a stunning shot from outside the area as Uruguay pushed for an equaliser.
Maxi Araujo finally got Uruguay's equaliser after dominating the second half, firing home from a tight angle to send the South American fans wild.
92' Stunning save!
By David Hirst
Federico Valverde thinks he's won it for Uruguay!
But Mohammed Al Owais gets down to make a wonder save.
88' Twenty shots by Uruguay
By David Hirst
Uruguay have had 20 shots in this game compared to Saudi Arabia's seven.
Still 1-1.
83' Uruguay pushing for a late winner
By David Hirst
Saudi Arabia hanging on!
Maxi Araujo was substituted straight after scoring. Brian Rodriguez comes on.
79' Gooooaallll Uruguay!
By David Hirst
Just as I said time was running out, Uruguay get a goal!
Maxi Araujo fires home from a tight angle to send the South American fans wild!
It had been coming.
79' Time running out for Uruguay
By David Hirst
Federico Valverde is pulling the strings for Uruguay but they can't find an equaliser.
71' Uruguay sub after drinks break
By David Hirst
Ugarte is off, on comes Nicolas de la Cruz.
67' It's attack vs defence
By David Hirst
Saudi Arabia can't get out their own half.
Uruguay having all the ball.
Can they find an equaliser?
63' Sub on for Saudi Arabia
By David Hirst
Nasser Al Dawsari on for Saudi Arabia.
Musab Al Juwayr goes off.
60' Uruguay hit the post!
By David Hirst
A brilliant shot from outside the box by Manuel Ugarte comes back off the post!
Looks like the Saudi keeper might have got a finger to it. Stunning save if he did.
54' Uruguay on top
By David Hirst
Uruguay have dominated since the break.
I'm guessing there were a few choice words by manager Marcelo Bielsa at half-time.
Feels like a goal is coming.
45' Almost an equaliser
By David Hirst
Uruguay almost equalise straight from kick-off.
Keeper Mohammed Al Owais does well to keep out a header.
Two changes for Uruguay
By David Hirst
Uruguay have made two substitutions at the break.
Darwin Nunez is off, as is Matias Vina.
On come Juan Manuel Sanabria and Agustin Canobbio.
Big call by Uruguay boss Marcelo Bielsa.
Second half kicks off
By David Hirst
Uruguay kick off.
Surely they have to be better this half???
No Luis Suárez for Uruguay
By David Hirst
It's weird not seeing Luis Suárez playing for Uruguay.
The striker has played in four World Cups, but he's been left out for this tournament.
He's 39 but still turning out for Inter Miami.
They could do with him out there. They've been pretty poor.
Physical game in Miami
By David Hirst
More WWE than World Cup.
HT: Saudi Arabia leading Uruguay 1-0
By David Hirst
And that's the first half done in Miami.
Questions ouvertes
- Will protests impact future team participation?
- What is the long-term impact of the flag ban?