Uruguay defend the China Cup title beating Thailand and Uzbekistan

Thailand had to concede to Uruguay's superiority as the South Americans took the lead just six minutes into the tie with Matias Vecino Falero rising high to head home the ball.

Thailand did their best but Uruguay doubled their advantage seven minutes before the break, when a defensive lapse allowed an unmarked Gaston Pereiro to direct Cristhian Stuani's pass from the left flank into the goalmouth.

Giorgian De Arrascaeta came off the bench right after the break, and he proved his worth on 58 minutes with a curling corner kick which skipper Stuani slotted home.

Thailand found it difficult to breach the Uruguay defence and two minutes from time, Maximiliano Gomez Gonzalez pounced on a loose ball. His shot hit defender Suphan Thongsong and the deflection saw goalkeeper Siwarak Tedsungnoen wrongfooted and the ball settled in the net.