Jose Gimenez thumped home a powerful 89th-minute header to give Uruguay a dramatic victory over heartbroken Egypt in a World Cup Group A game on Friday.
The game had looked likely to be a low-key goalless draw, before Uruguay dealt Egypt a heavy blow.
Gimenez rose to meet a Carlos Sanchez free kick to take the South Americans to three points alongside Russia, who beat Saudi Arabia 5-0 on Thursday.
The goal finally broke the resistance of Egypt, who had been without injured key striker, Mohamed Salah, but defended resolutely.
Uruguay struggled to impose themselves until the latter stages when keeper, Mohamed El-Shenawy saved brilliantly from Edinson Cavani.
The striker then hit the post with a late free kick, before Gimenez secured their first win in a World Cup opening game since 1970 when they went on to the semi-finals.
