Cavani back scoring to boost Uruguay hopes

MADRID – There was relief for Edinson Cavani the moment his penalty kick struck the net.

“What crossed my mind is that it finally went in,” he said after scoring his first goal since signing for Valencia.

The Uruguay striker came to Spain looking for playing time ahead of potentially his last World Cup but had been growing anxious about his lack of scoring, having failed in his first three games with the club.

That all ended against Elche…