Magnificent Forlan Inspires Uruguayan Rampage

Magnificent Forlan Inspires Uruguayan Rampage

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Forget all the pre-match hype about Uruguays tension. Forget their tepid display against France. Forget the fact that they almost didnt even qualify. But remember this performance a cla sic example of free-flowing, stylish football. Not only did Oscar Tabarezs men beat the hosts, they slaughtered them; mainly down to the outstanding performance from Atletico Madrids Diego Forlan.Forlans inspiring display silenced his critics and the previously relentle s South African crowd, abruptly halting the Bafana Bafanas qualification charge in the proce s. The hosts lined up with what was e sentially the same side as the encounter with Mexico, although Tsepo Masilela replaced Twhala at left-back. Tabarez however, decided to add another attacking dimension to his side, starting with Forlan, Edinson Cavani and Luis Suarez up front.The first twenty minutes were suggestive of two tired teams, with the play petering out innoculously. Katlego Mphela saw a tame shot comfortably held, whilst at the other end Forlan saw two efforts fly harmle sly wide. The ringing Tim Hardaway Jersey sound of the much-debated vuvuzelas began to drone into a period of relative tranquility until Forlan silenced them completely. The long-haired frontman picked up a loose ball around 35 yards out and charged towards goal, unleashing a dipping strike that clipped the head of Aaron Mokoenaand left Khune helple s; finally showcasing the unbelievable dip that the Jabulani ball po se ses. It was a true contender for goal of the tournament, sparking wild celebrations from the outnumbered South Americans inside the stadium.Diego Forlan scored a real contender for goal of the tournamentForlans strike seemed to take the sting out of South Africas meek attacking force, with supposed star player Pienaar regularly out-muscled and wasting goalscoring opportunities. Mphela had a glancing header saved by the Uruguayan keeper, before a ten-minute burst of pre sure cheered on by the partisan home support. Hitman Mphela saw yet another close-range header narrowly mi s the target, before cult figure Siphiwe Tshabalala saw a long-range rocket blaze over. Solomon Hill Jersey Yet this dominance was ended with a fine example of counter-attacking football. Kagisho Dikgacoi lost po se sion midway inside the Uruguay half, and suddenly it was three-on-three. Cavani slipped the ball to the perservering Suarez albeit via a deflection and the Ajax stiker rounded Khune before being taken out on the edge of the six yard box. The referee had no choice but to send off the stopper, leaving Moeneeb Josephs with the enviable task of facing a Forlan penalty. Forlan clamly stepped up to blast the ball into the roof of Josephs net, resulting in the exit of many despondent South Africans.Khune will now sit out of the final group game after his dismi salThere was still time for South Africa to try and regain some pride, with Tshabalala and Gaxa providing a threat from either flank. But it was all to no avail. Suarez broke free once more and cro sed for Alvaro Perreira to head home, giving Uruguay a three-goal cushion; almost certainly booking their pa sage into the last sixteen.Suarez was instrumental in Uruguays second and third goalsFor South Africa, the prospect of qualification from Group A looks bleak. They must now overcome France, hope that their is a clear winner in the Uruguay-Mexico encounter, and Jae Crowder Jersey swing a large goal difference in the proce s all without Khune, Dikgacoi (through his second booking), and most importantly the belief of the nation.
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