Uruguay make more than point with win

URUGUAY coach Oscar Tabarez said his side had been insulted by claims they would play for a draw against Mexico – and duly proved it as a first-half from Luis Suarez was enough to help Uruguay secure top spot in Group A and progress into the last 16 of the World Cup.

The only goal came two minutes before half-time when Edinson Cavani’s superbly floated cross allowed the Ajax striker to head in at Mexico’s back post.

With hosts South Africa unable to alter the goal difference too much in their 2-1 win over France, the result in Rustenburg also put the nervous Mexicans through. Tabarez said he was “bothered” by talk before the game that the two teams might play for a draw.