Uruguay scored two goals in the first half of a World Cup game for the first time since 1966 as hosts Russia were beaten 3-0, suffering their first defeat at the tournament.

A resplendent first 45 minutes from La Celeste saw them open up a 2-0 lead, with Luis Suarez’s free-kick and Diego Laxalt’s deflected strike putting them in the driving seat.

Igor Smolnikov’s red card threatened to see the South Americans run away with it, but the hosts stood strong before a late Edinson Cavani goal put gloss on the victory.