Uruguay complicated things badly in the World Cup. In a match they had to win, they drew 2-2 against Cape Verde in Miami and now their future depends on a victory over Spain. Marcelo Bielsa’s side showed childish defensive errors that the Africans exploited to the fullest.
The match started badly for the sky blue. In the 21st minute, Kevin Lenini executed a free kick that found the Uruguayan wall split in two: Viñas and Araújo opened up as if they were fake, and the powerful shot slipped into Muslera’s goal. Total surprise in Miami.
Uruguay could not find answers. Rushed, inaccurate, nervous. But as the first half was ending, individual quality emerged. In the 43rd minute, Valverde sent a cross into the area and Sidny Lopes Cabral, in his eagerness to clear, headed against his own post. On the rebound, Araújo was there to push it into the goal for the equalizer. And before halftime, in the 49th minute, Ugarte sent another cross, Araújo brought the ball down, and Canobbio pushed it in to make it 2-1. It seemed Uruguay had straightened the ship.
But in the second half, everything fell apart. In the 16th minute, a defensive throw-in for Uruguay ended in an absurd error: Juan Sanabria played it back, Mathías Olivera miskicked, and Muslera came out swinging. Hélio Varela, faster than everyone, got there first and made it 2-2. A goal that left the entire stadium frozen.
From then on, Uruguay tried but could not. Valverde had the winner on a free kick that went over the crossbar. Cape Verde also had their chances, but lacked quality. Time ran out and the match ended 2-2.
Now, the sky blue are against the ropes. To qualify, they need to beat Spain on the final matchday. And it won’t be easy: the Spaniards are also fighting for their lives. Meanwhile, Cape Verde, who continue to spring surprises, could even win the group if they defeat Saudi Arabia. Everything will be decided on Friday at 9 p.m., simultaneously. Argentina is watching closely to know who their round of 16 opponent will be.
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Para mí Bielsa es un tibio de mierda, con estos jugadores no le ganan ni a Cabo Verde. Esto huele a pecho frío y falta de huevos. Si no le ganamos a España, que se vuelvan en bondi. ¡Andá pa’ allá bobo!
no me jodas bielsa para mi estos muertos de hambre no tienen sangre gastaron toda la guita y empatan con cabo verde un papelon internacional ojala españa les meta 10 y se vayan llorando a su casa inutiles