Maxi Araujo has rescued a point for Uruguay, denying Saudi Arabia another famous World Cup win as the sides drew 1-1 in Miami.
The Saudis, who shocked eventual winners Argentina in their opener at the last installment in Qatar, went ahead through Abdulelah Al-Amri in the first half on Monday (Tuesday AEST), but came under sustained pressure late on and failed to hold out against the two-time winners.
Federico Vinas saw his header saved by Mohammed Al-Owais after 30 minutes, but that was the highlight of a tepid first-half display from Uruguay.
The South Americans had already had one warning from a set-piece in the 38th minute when Al-Amri connected with a corner and forced Fernando Muslera into a fine save.
