Sanchez thrilled with Cup debut

Uruguay

midfielder Carlos Sanchez said yesterday that he was living the dream after making his Fifa World Cup debut against Egypt in their opening match on Friday.

Sanchez made an assist from a free kick to his compatriot Jose Maria Gimenez to give Uruguay a late 1-0 win over Egypt on Friday.

It was Uruguay’s first victory in an opening match of the World Cup in 48 years. “It was a dream that came true after hard work and great effort to debut and help my teammates win Friday’s game,” the 33-year-old said at a press conference. (IANS)