Spain – Uruguay 2:1 (end) | Tahiti – Nigeria 1:6 (end)
final
Spain
2:1 (2:0)
Uruguay
Monday 17.06.2013, 00:00 • Confederations Cup
     
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    It wasn't a brilliant game but a deserved win for Spain against Uruguay. The current World Champions controlled the match relatively easily before they took a foot from the gas during the last 20 minutes. They were punished for that when Luis Suárez scored via direct free kick but in the end they defended the 2-1 and lead group B now with 3 points.
     
    Game over.
     
    90+4
    Spain controlls the ball easily deep inside the Uruguayn half. Nothing should happen in the remaining seconds anymore.
     
    90+2
    Soldado was through alone after a nice through ball and just before the border of the 18-yard box he was fouled very clearly by his opponent – should have been red card and free kick but the Japanese referee signalled no foul...!!
     
    90
    Four minutes are added to the game.
     
    89
    Free kick on the other side of the pitch by Sergio Ramos, goes at least 10 metres over the crossbar. Maybe next time American Football for him.
     
    87
    Goal for Uruguay!

    Out of nothing, nothing, nothing the underdogs from Uruguay cut the Spanish lead to the half! Liverpool striker LUIS SUAREZ with a brilliant free kick goal from about 25 metres distance into the left bottom corner! No chance at all for Casillas!
     
    85
    Not much time left in this game and the first spectators already left the stadium. Nobody really believes in a comeback by Uruguay.
     
    82
    Harmless shot on goal by Soldado from about 22 metres distance, no problem for Muslera.
     
    81
    And as announced Pedro leaves the pitch. Chelsea's Mata gets 10 minutes.
     
    80
    Pedro has had cramps multiple times in recent minutes. Doubtful if he can continue. Spain have one opportunity left to make a change.
     
    78
    It's a bit like a training match in this second half for Spain. The resistance by Uruguay is very limited and they are not forced to work hard.
     
    75
    Second change for Spain. Barca legend Xavi leaves the match for Javi Martínez who won the triple last season with Bayern Munich.
     
    73
    The free kick was executed by Diego Forlán but went wide significantly.
     
    72
    Heavy entry by Sergio Ramos with both legs first 28 metres in front of the Spanish net. The Uruguayans are furious – and they are absolutely right – but no card shown by the referee...
     
    70
    Arbeloa (Spain) sees a yellow card for a brutal entry from behind in the midfield.
     
    69
    Last possible change for Uruguay. In the match now is their football legend Diego Forlán who is the substitute for Diego Pérez.
     
    67
    Fast pass for Cavani, no chance for him to reach the ball.
     
    66
    Spain are investing less in this match currently and leave Uruguay a lot of space – maybe too much.
    Commentary by

    Dennis Mende

    Goals & lineups
    Goals: 20. Pedro, 32. Soldado – 87. Suárez

    Cards:   35. Piqué (SPA), 70. Arbeloa (SPA) – 27. Cavani (URU), 40. Lugano (URU)

    Spain: Casillas – Arbeloa, Piqué, S. Ramos, Alba – Xavi (75. J. Martínez), Busquets, Iniesta – Fábregas (64. Cazorla), Soldado, Pedro (81. Mata)
    Uruguay: Muslera – Cáceres, Godín, Lugano, M. Pereira – C. Rodríguez, Gargano (62. Lodeiro), D. Pérez (69. Forlán), G. Ramírez (46. A. González) – Cavani, L. Suárez
    Referees: Yuichi Nishimura