Confederations Cup 2013 : Uruguay beats Nigeria 2-1
SALVADOR, Jun. 20, 2013 (AMP) — Brazil 2013 : Uruguay defeated Nigeria by a score of 2-1 (halftime: 1-1), in a Confederations Cup group stage game on Thursday night at the Arena Fonte Nova in Salvador.
Uruguayan defender Diego Lugano opened the score in the 19th minute, before seeing Nigeria catch up in the 37th minute thanks to Mikel. 1-1 at half time. The Uruguayans eventually won the game in the second period with with a goal by Forlán in the 51st minute.
The result put the Nigerians second in Group B with 3 points. Uruguay is third with 3 points. In their last game, Nigeria will meet group leaders Spain at the Arena Fonte Nova on June 23, while Uruguay will face Tahiti.
Fixtures and Results : Group B
19653
Overview
Nigeria at the Confederations Cup
- First appearance
Uruguay at the Confederations Cup
- 2 participations in the qualifications (first in 1997)
- Statistics: Fourth Place (1997)
- 20 June 2013
- 19:00
- Salvador
Group B
| Team | Pts |
|---|---|
 Spain | 6 |
| Nigeria | 3 |
| Uruguay | 3 |
 Tahiti | 0 |
Matches
Confederations Cup History
Read on to know more on the history and origin of the FIFA Confederations Cup.