URUGUAY goalkeeper Fernando Muslera was taken of at half time after his horror blunder handed Spain the lead in their World Cup clash.
The former Galatasaray shot-stopper, 40, was guilty of a clanger as he allowed Alex Baena’s tame shot to bounce into the net.
Uruguay keeper Fernando Muslera was hauled off at half time after his costly error vs Spain Credit: AP
Muslera got a hand to it but couldn’t stop it crossing the line in an absolute gift to Spain.
And manager Marcelo Bielsa was brutal in hauling him off at the break as Sergio Rochet replaced him.
Veteran Muslera had started each of Uruguay’s previous two games against Saudi Arabia and Cape Verde.
He let one goal in against Saudi Arabia as his side drew 1-1 but let in two goals against minnows Cape Verde.
The experienced keeper has picked up 136 caps for his country after making his debut in 2009.
That makes him the third-highest capped Uruguay player of all time behind Diego Godin and Luis Suarez.
More to follow.
Eze Chidiebere Paul
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