Spain defeated Uruguay 1-0 in a World Cup group-stage match, a result that determined the group standings, according to journalist Ben Goldfriend (N12). Cape Verde, which had drawn all three of its matches, advanced to the knockout stage without a win — finishing second in the group on three points.
Spain edged Uruguay 1-0 in the final group-stage match, clinching first place in the group with seven points. The loss eliminated Uruguay, which had needed a win to advance. Cape Verde, which had drawn 0-0 with Saudi Arabia in the earlier match (as The Zioneer reported at 05:03 Saturday), finished second in the group on three points from three draws. The result sees Cape Verde advance to the knockout stage for the first time, despite not winning a single match in regulation. The group's standings: Spain 7 points, Cape Verde 3, Saudi Arabia 2, Uruguay 2. Cape Verde's equalizer in the earlier match against Saudi Arabia proved decisive in the final tally. The outcome was reported by N12 commentator Ben Goldfriend.
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