Confederations Cup: Forlan scores winner for Uruguay

A superb second-half strike from Diego Forlan gave Uruguay a 2-1 victory over Nigeria in their Confederations Cup Group B match here.

The former Manchester United and Inter Milan striker ran onto an Edinson Cavani pass and, without breaking stride, thumped a left-footed shot into the top corner Thursday, reports Xinhua.

Diego Lugano had given Uruguay the lead at the Arena Fonte Nova by turning in a Forlan cross after Cavani let the ball pass through his legs.

Cheslea midfielder John Obi Mikel equalised just before halftime by dribbling around Lugano and firing a swerving shot past goalkeeper Fernando Muslera.

 

Despite the victory, Uruguay trail second-placed Nigeria in Group B on goal difference.

The Copa America champions will advance to the semifinals if they beat Tahiti Sunday and Spain defeats Nigeria.