Forlan lifts Uruguay past Nigeria
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E-mail Xinhua, June 21, 2013
A superb second-half strike from Diego Forlan gave Uruguay a 2-1 victory over Nigeria in their Confederations Cup Group B match on Thursday.
The former Manchester United and Inter Milan striker ran onto to an Edinson Cavani pass and, without breaking stride, thumped a left-footed shot into the top corner.
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 equalized 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 on Sunday and Spain defeats Nigeria, as expected.
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