The three points were almost essential for both Uruguay and England. The newly-inducted Luis Suarez was given responsibility from the start and responded by deciding the game, which ended 2-1.
Luis Suarez's return to the heat of the World Cup has been a big topic of conversation ahead of the crucial clash with England. Will the knee hold up? Can he step up in the attacking game?
The controversial Uruguayan needed 38 minutes to answer the questions as he put La Celeste ahead with a well-placed header. Edinson Cavani should also be commended for his precise strike from the post that paved the way for the goal.
Less than ten minutes before the end, Suarez settled the match, which ended in a 1-1 draw, with a brilliant shot into the roof of the net.
It was England teammate and Suarez's team-mate Steven Gerrard who wore the dog's head to score the goal. He fired a Suarez overhead kick past Joe Hart.
So Suarez trained for El Macho is better than no Suarez at all for Uruguay.
Ronnie's record
Wayne Rooney has finally put an end to the World Cup ghost. The striker is already participating in his third World Cup and has now scored for the first time. Before that, he hit the crossbar and fired a powerful shot.
Uruguay have three points in the tournament, the same number as Italy and Costa Rica, who meet tomorrow. England's points are still zero, and the team no longer has the lead.
English fans will hope that all three teams will finish with three points, and that England's goal difference will be favourable.
Uruguay – England 2-1
Uruguay: Suarez, 39, 84
England: Rooney, 75
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