Children at a school in Uruguay demonstrated just what Jose Giminez’s goal against Egypt at the World Cup meant with an incredible reaction to the last-minute winner.
Uruguay had been frustrated by a combination of poor finishing and bad luck in their opening game – Luis Suarez spurned chances and Edinson Cavani hit the post, but the 90th minute bore fruit for the two-time champions.
Carlos Sanchez swung an excellent free-kick into the Egypt box in search of the winner and Giminez’s powerful header provided just what Uruguay and their fans had been looking for.
Compartiendo la alegría y el amor a nuestra selección uruguaya, son como pájaros volando por todo el patio del recreo. Así festejamos el gol de @JoseMaGimenez13 hoy en el Colegio del Sur, Montevideo, Malvín, #LocuraCeleste #Rusia2018 #ElEquipoQueNosUne pic.twitter.com/Qk0pdEmLLp
— Colegio del Sur (@colegio_sur) June 16, 2018
That’s what the World Cup means.
The result puts Uruguay second in Group A, behind Russia on goal difference after the hosts won 5-0 against Saudi Arabia.
What a finish! #WorldCup@Uruguay leave it late, but do enough to get the win. #EGYURU 0-1 pic.twitter.com/UmKN1f6YwO
— FIFA World Cup 🏆 (@FIFAWorldCup) June 15, 2018
Imagine the celebrations if Suarez and co make their way to the latter stages of the tournament.
