Edinson Cavani nets winner for Uruguay vs. Wales to win China Cup

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Uruguay beat Wales 1-0 to win the China Cup final in Nanning.

Edinson Cavani, winning his 100th cap, scored the 49th-minute winner from close range.

Wales were unchanged as Ryan Giggs kept faith with the side which thrashed China 6-0 in their semifinal, meaning Gareth Bale won his 70th cap and skipper Ashley Williams his 78th.

Paris Saint-Germain striker Edinson Cavani made his 100th appearance for Uruguay and Barcelona's former Liverpool striker Luis Suarez his 97th.

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Luis Suarez twice went close to opening the scoring for Uruguay, striking the post on both occasions.

Andy King tested Fernando Muslera twice, while Gareth Bale brought a fine save from the Uruguay goalkeeper right at the end of an entertaining first period.

Cavani scored the winner four minutes into the second half with a simple tap-in from Cristian Rodriguez's cross.