Uruguay beat Salah-less Egypt 1-0 in FIFA World Cup 2018

Jose Gimenez came to Uruguay's rescue by scoring the lone goal in a 1-0 victory over Egypt on Friday in Group A of the FIFA World Cup 2018.

Jose Gimenez came to Uruguay's rescue by scoring the lone goal in a 1-0 victory over Egypt on Friday in Group A of the FIFA World Cup 2018. (Photo | AP) 

The Uruguay defender jumped in the area and headed home a free kick late in the 89th minute. (Photo | AP)

Egypt forward Mohamed Salah was on the bench for his country's first World Cup match since 1990 after injuring a shoulder while playing for Liverpool in last month's Champions League final. (Photo | AP)

At the other end, Uruguay strikers Luis Suarez and Edinson Cavani missed their chances. (Photo | AP)

Suarez failed to beat Egypt goalkeeper Mohamed El Shennawy in two one-on-one situations and Cavani hit the post from a free kick two minutes from the end. (Photo | AP)

Egypt has yet to win a World Cup game while Uruguay won its opening match at the tournament for the first time since 1970. (Photo | AP)

Russia leads Group A on goal difference after beating Saudi Arabia 5-0 on Thursday in the tournament's opening match. Uruguay is now second, also with three points.