Uruguay Eliminates South Korea From World Cup With Late Goal

Luis Suarez scored twice as Uruguay beat South Korea 2-1 on Saturday and advanced to the World Cup quarterfinals for the first time in 40 years.

Playing in swirling wind and rain, Suarez scored the winner in the 80th minute - sidestepping two defenders and curling a right-footed shot off the post from the edge of the area.

"The truth is I didn't realize the ball was going to go in. In these moments, the only thing I want to do is enjoy," said Suarez, who jumped over a row of photographers to celebrate with his teammates after his second goal.

Lee Chung-yong had tied the game in the 68th on a header after goalkeeper Fernando Muslera left his line attempting to punch away a looping ball.

Uruguay took the lead in the eighth when goalkeeper Jung Sung-ryong failed to intercept Diego Forlan's low cross from the left flank. It bounced across the goal mouth and Suarez put the ball in the net with a one-timer from a tight angle.

"I'm really happy because, being young, I always dream of these types of moments," the 23-year-old forward said. "These moments we're experiencing are once in a lifetime."