Uruguay vs Argentina My thoughts as the game unfolds
Uruguay vs Argentina My thoughts as the game unfolds
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I thought itd be fun to blog whilst watching the game. Obviously, you guys wont see it until the end but you can see my thoughts to decisions throughout the match.First 10 minutesUruguay look bright, Argentinas defence looks woeful. More defensive changes from Maradona. Otamendi is in at right back when he is primarily a centre back. Still trying to work out why Zanetti wasnt even in the squad! Veron is back alongside Mascherano. Why playing an ageing playmaker when you have a perfectly in form one in Aimar who just so happened to create the first goal on Saturday?Also, Aguero is not even on the bench. The same Aguero who terrorised Ru sia a few months ago. Despite Me si being completely out of form for his country, he is undroppable apparantly! Palermo is on the bench, will he be the hero again tonight?Oh my word, just as I typed the previous paragraph, Argentinas defence is non existant as Suarez runs through on goal. Romero blasts the ball against him and it narrowly mi ses the goal for a goal kick.10 David Perron Men Jersey -20Game has started to settle down. Argentina beginning to get more territory without really threatening. Uruguay still looking dangerous on the break. Two bookings already for Argentina and Ill be very surprised if this remains 11 vs 11 at the end of the night!If Argentina do get through tonight, they may have just found a gem of a player in Higuain (told you so Maradona). Would be intrigued to see him and Aguero up front with Me si taking a traditionally deeper role.Uruguays final ball at the moment is poor. They need to be calmer in the final third to put this weak Argentina backline under pre sure. Last 10 minutes has been very scrappy indeed, neither team has much shape about them. Individual mistakes overshadowing any po sible team performance at present.20-30Uruguay just trying to up the tempo here. Perreira with a cro s come shot acro s the goal that sees Romero dive mainly for the cameras. The Uruguayian players have some nice footwork but theyre just lacking that cutting instinct at the moment.Ive just seen Me si touch the ball, for the first time tonight!Uruguay need to get Forlan in the game. Apart from a few neat flicks, hes not really done much tonight. Him and Suarez running at the Argentina backline will give them a lot of joy!Argentina are just beginning to gain control at the moment. Theyve quietened the crowd and are keeping the ball well. They could do with scoring in this period!30-45No chances to report at the moment. Very scrappy from both teams. Uruguay just cant keep the ball for more than 2-3 pa ses. Argentina look comfortable which clearly means the opposition are doing something wrong!H/T 0-0Apart from the first five minutes, that is the most disciplined performance Ive seen from Argentina for a long time. Uruguay look affected by the occasions and theyneed to up their game in the second halfif they want to beat Maradonas men!45-60Theres been a goal in Chile where the hosts have taken the lead against Ecuador. That means that Argentina are at least guaranteed a play off spot whatever happens if that stays the same!Not much happening in Uruguay at the moment. Argentina have more of the ball but havent tested the keeper yet. Uruguay are feeding off long balls that the Argentina defence are dealing with comfortably at the moment.60-70First moment of panic for Argentina for a long time as Schiavi hits Nate Prosser Men Jersey his clearance straight to Suarez who shoots straight at Romero.The hosts are starting to have more of the ball now as Argentina are dropping deeper and looking to play off the counter. Can Uruguay sniff a victory here?70-80Maradona has yet to make a change yet and thats probably the best thing hes done all campaign. His side are comfortable at the minute. Can the eccentric coach resist a change though?Uruguays final ball has been awful tonight. However, the hosts are starting to get a few free kicks in dangerous positions. That looks to be their best hope at the minute as we know how well Argentina defend set pieces!OOOOOOOOOOOOOO! A Magnus Paajarvi Women Jersey fantastic ball into the box from Forlan, substitute Gargano in acres of space flicks it wide from an awkward angle. So close for Uruguay!80-9010 minutes to go! Looks like Ecuador are going out so it seems to be a battle for 4th and 5th spot now. Maradona hasremoved Di Maria and Higuain for two inexperienced playersso we will see if they are good or bad decisions!Uruguay are still struggling to build any momentum, their pa sing in the final third has been abysmal!CACERES SENT OFF! 83rd minuteCant complain at all there. Caceres, already on a yellow card, decides to rugby tackle Gutierrez as the winger gets away from him. Second yellow, goodbye!GOAL 1-0 ARGENTINA Bolatti 84th minuteFrom the resulting free kick, ball is laid off to Veron, cue a mad scramble in the box, Bolatti slots into the corner unmarked. It pains me to say it but Argentina deserve their lead. They havent been outstanding but they have been solid whilst Uruguay have been uninspiring to say the least!Uruguay look out of ideas. Their fans will be going home disappointed!FINAL WHISTLE: URUGUAY 0-1 ARGENTINAArgentina were worthy winners tonight. Maradona is currently in tears andbeing mobbed by photographers!Although it would have been amusing to see the Argies knocked out, they realistically have no chance of winning the World Cup with Maradona in charge. Hopefully he will cause much entertainment in South Africa 2010!
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