Luis Suarez feeling 'sadness, disillusionment' following Uruguay exit

By Al Mayadeen English
Source: Agencies
3 Dec 2022 00:09

Uruguay win their final Group H match in Qatar but were denied a place in the last 16 by South Korea's win.

Uruguay player Luis Suarez (EPA)

Vincent Aboubakar gifted Cameroon a memorable 1-0 win over Brazil after scoring a header in stoppage time at the World Cup on Friday, but his team still failed to reach the Round of 16.

Aboubakar was booked for removing his shirt in the wild celebrations that followed the goal. Having already received a yellow card, the player had to leave his teammates to see out the remainder of the game.

Despite Cameroon's win, Switzerland's 3-2 win over Serbia at the same time meant the Swiss advanced from Group G along with already-qualified Brazil.

Having won their first two matches in Qatar, Brazil topped the group and advanced to the last 16 against South Korea who beat already qualified Portugal 2-1 to join them in the knockout stages.

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In the same context, Luis Suarez admitted he was leaving his fourth and final World Cup feeling "sadness and disillusionment" following Uruguay's elimination despite a 2-0 win over Ghana.

Uruguay won their final Group H match in Qatar but were denied a place in the last 16 by South Korea. The Koreans qualified on goals scored.