Uruguay claim final spot in World Cup

Uruguay have claimed the final spot in next year\'s 32-team World Cup in South Africa by drawing with Costa Rica 1-1 to take the two-leg playoff 2-1 on aggregate yesterday.



Sebastian Abreu gave Uruguay a 1-0 lead on a header in the 70th minute, but Walter Centeno leveled in the 74th.



Uruguay won the first match 1-0 on Saturday in Costa Rica.



Costa Rica, coached by former Jamaica Technical Director, Rene Simoes, were trying to reach their third straight finals.