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Team celebrates goal by performing Sujood on the pitch sidelines. (AFP)
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Fans cheer on in Miami waving the Saudi flag. (AFP)
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Saudi squad celebrates goal against giants Uruguay. (AFP)
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Defender Abdulelah Al-Amri gave the Saudis a surprise lead near the end of the first half. (AFP)
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In evening temperatures of more than 30C and energy-sapping humidity, both teams struggled to create much in front of goal early on. (AFP)
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Saudi Arabia kick off World Cup campaign with draw against Uruguay

Saudi Arabia kick off World Cup campaign with draw against Uruguay

Saudi Arabia frustrated Uruguay with a resilient 1-1 draw in Miami on Monday, earning a valuable point and leaving Group H finely poised.