Everything You Need to Know About Day 12 of the World Cup

Day 12 of the 2018 FIFA World Cup saw Uruguay top Group A after a 3-0 win over hosts Russia who finish second in the group.

The group's other game saw Saudi Arabia pull off a surprise 2-1 win over Egypt. The result means Egypt finish bottom after losing all three of their matches.

Group B finished in dramatic style with late goals in both games. Iago Aspas scored to rescue a 2-2 draw for Spain against Morocco which means Fernando Hierro's side finish top. They will face Russia in the last 16 on Sunday.

Portugal were also held as Karim Ansarifard's stoppage-time penalty secured a 1-1 draw for Iran. The European champions finish second behind Spain but still progress. They will take on Uruguay on Saturday in Sochi.

Group Standings

Group A (Games played, goal difference, points)

1. Uruguay, 3, +5, 9

2. Russia, 3, 4, 6

3. Saudi Arabia, 3, -5, 3

4. Egypt, 3, -4, 0

Group B

1. Spain, 3, +1, 5

2. Portugal, 3, +1, 5

3. Iran, 3, 0, 4

4. Morocco, 3, -2, 1

Saudi Arabia 2-1 Egypt

Mohamed Salah was on target for Egypt but could not inspire the Pharaohs to a first win at a World Cup finals.

The Liverpool star raced clear and dinked home the opening goal after 22 minutes with a neat finish. He almost scored a similar goal three minutes later but could not direct his shot on target.

Egypt goalkeeper Essam El-Hadary made history during the match, as he became the oldest player to feature at a World Cup:

El-Hadary had a game to remember as he saved Fahad al-Mulwallad's penalty awarded for handball after 41 minutes.

Saudi Arabia were awarded a second penalty minutes later and did manage to convert as Salman al-Faraj levelled before the break.

The second half saw few chances for either team, but Saudi Arabia had the final say deep into stoppage time as Salem al-Dawsari snatched victory.

Uruguay 3-0 Russia

Uruguay finished as Group A winners after a convincing victory over Russia who saw Igor Smolnikov sent off in the first half.

Luis Suarez sent Uruguay on their way after 22 minutes as he fired a free-kick low into the bottom corner.

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Uruguay doubled their lead courtesy of a deflected striker. Diego Laxalt’s shot hit Denis Cheryshev and flew past goalkeeper Igor Akinfeev.

Russia then suffered another blow as Smolnikov picked up his second yellow card for a foul on Laxalt.

Edinson Cavani sealed the win late on as he scored from close range after Akinfeev saved from Diego Godin. Uruguay will now face the runners-up in Group B while Russia take on the winners.

Spain 2-2 Morocco

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Spain scraped an unconvincing draw against Morocco and had to come from behind twice to secure the point.

Khalid Boutaib put Morocco ahead after 14 minutes as he took advantage of a mix-up between Andres Iniesta and Sergio Ramos on the halfway line. The Moroccan striker picked up the loose ball and raced forward before finishing neatly past David De Gea.

Morocco's lead did not last long as Iniesta drove into the box and picked out Isco who fired the ball into the roof of the net to make it 1-1.

Both teams traded chances in the second half but it was substitute Youssef En-Nesyri who looked to have won it when he headed home on 81 minutes.

However, Iago Aspas managed to flick home Dani Carvajal's cross in stoppage time to nick a point. The goal was disallowed for offside initially but referee Ravshan Irmatov overturned his decision after a VAR review.

Iran 1-1 Portugal

Portugal could only draw with Iran in a game which featured plenty of VAR incident. Ricardo Quaresma put Portugal ahead just before half-time with a superb strike.

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Cristiano Ronaldo was the centre of attention in the second half as he won a penalty after being brought down by Saeid Ezatolahi. The referee initially did not given the decision but awarded the spot-kick after a VAR review.

However, Ronaldo missed his penalty and was then embroiled in more controversy as he escaped a red card for an elbow on Morteza Pouraliganji. Again VAR was put into use and Ronaldo was awarded a yellow card.

David McDonnell at the Mirror offered his view:

Portugal looked to be heading for the win and top spot in Group B until a dramatic finish saw VAR called into action yet against as Iran were awarded a penalty.

Ansarifard made no mistake from the spot and Iran almost won it at the death but Mehdi Taremi's shot flew into the side-netting.