Uruguay turn to experienced players against Saudi Arabia

ByReuters

Published 20/06/2018 at 14:08 GMT

ROSTOV-ON-DON, Uruguay, June 20 (Reuters) - Uruguay are relying on experience for their second Group A game against Saudi Arabia at the Rostov Arena as they look to qualify for the knockout phase with one game to spare on Wednesday.

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Cristian Rodriguez, 32, and Carlos Sanchez, 33, have been named in the starting line-up with wingers Giorgian De Arrascaeta, 24, and Nahitan Nandez, 22, sliding to the substitutes' bench.

Uruguay will qualify for the last-16 if they beat Saudi Arabia, a result that would also send hosts Russia through.

(Reporting by Julien Pretot, additional reporting by Alexandra Ulmer and Richard Martin; Editing by Christian Radnedge)

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