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Uruguay maintained their 100 per cent record at the World Cup as they beat 10-man Russia to finish top of Group A and end the hosts' unbeaten start.
Both sides were already through, but Luis Suarez's free-kick subdued the party atmosphere at the Samara Arena, reports BBC.
Diego Laxalt's deflected shot extended their advantage before Igor Smolnikov was dismissed for a second booking.
Edinson Cavani added a late third, with Uruguay and Russia now set to face Spain, Portugal or Iran in the last 16.
Meanwhile in the other match, Saudi Arabia beat Egypt 2-1.