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Uruguay rout host S Africa 3-0

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PRETORIA, June 17:  Uruguay beat South Africa 3-0 in their World Cup Group A match on Wednesday thanks to two goals from Diego Forlan including a penalty after the host nation´s goalkeeper Itumeleng Khune was sent off.



Forlan opened the scoring when he blasted a stunning right-footed shot from well outside the penalty area which dipped beyond the reach of Khune in the 24th minute. [break]



South Africa were always chasing the technically superior Uruguayans as the hosts sought in vain to build on the point they earned against Mexico in the opening match.



In a dramatic second half, Khune was sent off after catching Luis Suarez with his boot as the



Uruguayan striker tried to round him and substitute ´keeper Moeneeb Josephs was unable to stop Forlan´s confident spot-kick.



Alvaro Pereira completed the scoring to wrap up a comfortable victory for the South Americans.



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