An exquisite Luis Suárez free-kick was not enough to prevent Uruguay from a 2-1 defeat to Spain in the Confederations Cup at Recife.
The reigning World Cup and European champions took command from the start and totally controlled the game in the early stages with Uruguay hardly getting a touch.
Vicente del Bosque's men raced into a two-goal lead in the Group B clash thanks to goals from Pedro and Roberto Soldado in a dominant first-half performance.
But the Spaniards were unable to extend their advantage after the interval and Suárez, who had a quiet night, gave Uruguay some late hope with a moment of sheer magic.
The wantaway Liverpool forward curled an immensely-precise free-kick from in excess of 25 yards and out of the stretch of the diving Iker Casillas.
The South Americans tried to find a leveller, but Spain held on in a nervy end to the game.
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| Spain goalkeeper Iker Casillas fails to save on a free-kick goal by Uruguay player Luis Suárez Photo: Reuters |
The reigning World Cup and European champions took command from the start and totally controlled the game in the early stages with Uruguay hardly getting a touch.
Vicente del Bosque's men raced into a two-goal lead in the Group B clash thanks to goals from Pedro and Roberto Soldado in a dominant first-half performance.
But the Spaniards were unable to extend their advantage after the interval and Suárez, who had a quiet night, gave Uruguay some late hope with a moment of sheer magic.
The wantaway Liverpool forward curled an immensely-precise free-kick from in excess of 25 yards and out of the stretch of the diving Iker Casillas.
The South Americans tried to find a leveller, but Spain held on in a nervy end to the game.
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