The first half was mostly a cagey affair with both sides looking afraid to make an error that could see their side likely crash out of the World Cup.
The two sides exchanged near misses early when Rooney first whistled a free-kick narrowly over the bar before Cristian Rodriguez hit a piledriver that whistled past Joe Hart and the woodwork. But the biggest chance was yet to come, with a Steven Gerrard free-kick finding Rooney at the back post only for the beleaguered striker to somehow nod it onto the bar from point-blank range.
England were soon made to pay for their error too as Uruguay took the lead midway through the first half. Nicolas Lodeiro easily escaped Gerrard's feeble challenge before passing to Edinson Cavani, who found Suarez in the area to head past Hart and stun England, who had been on top.
The second half began with a flurry of chances as Suarez forced a fine save from Joe Hart before Cavani missed a sitter after firing wide while in space in the area. England came close themselves after Rooney did well to bring the ball down in the area, but his effort was far too close to Fernando Muslera.
England were putting in a miserable performance, but against the run of play found themselves level. Glen Johnson embarked on a fine run down the right and played a perfect centre for Rooney, who had a simple tap-in to draw his side level.
Uruguay
were all over the place in the minutes following the goal, and
Sturridge went close twice as it appeared certain that England would
find a second. Yet the South Americans soon regained their composure,
and disaster struck England for a second time.
A
slip from Gerrard let in Suarez, and he smashed the ball past Hart from
a tight angle to all but doom England to a Group Stage exit.
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