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Muslera's mistake gifts Spain win as 10-man Uruguay crash out

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27 June

Uruguay was eliminated from the World Cup after a 1-0 loss to Spain, with Muslera's error and Baena's goal sealing their fate, leading to the cancellation of their charter flight and strong reactions from coach Bielsa.

Goalkeeper Fernando Muslera's mistake gifts Alex Baena the only goal of the game, as Spain defeat Uruguay to send Marcelo Bielsa's side crashing out of the FIFA World Cup in the group stage.

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27 June

Uruguay was eliminated from the World Cup after a 1-0 loss to Spain, with Muslera's error and Baena's goal sealing their fate, leading to the cancellation of their charter flight and strong reactions from coach Bielsa.