Uruguay finished fourth in FIFA World Cup 2010 is the best achievement since 1970. This was fourth time they finished top four. Prior to 1970 they have won two times FIFA World Cup in 1930 and 1950 along with finished fourth place in 1970.
In qualifying group of South America, Uruguay was struggling to advance in final when finished 5th place and need to take part in play-off against Costa Rica to booked ticket in South Africa. They managed to beat their opponent 2-1 in aggregate to advance.
Diego Forlan, Sebastian Abreu and Luis Suarez are the main scorer in qualifying stages when scored 7 goals, 6 goals and 5 goals respectively. In South Africa Diego Forlan and Luis Suarez continue their excellent when managed to score 5 goals and 3 goals respectively.
Luis Suarez has played all matches for Uruguay during in qualifying and World Cup final count to 15 matches except 2 times; Semi-finals match against Netherlands and qualifying match against Bolivia.
Diego Forlan become most highlighted player throughout the tournament when awarded Adidas Golden Ball. As Atletico Madrid key player he had scored at most Uruguay goals with 5 goals out of 11 goals and total of 12 goals including qualifying stages.
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Saturday, July 10, 2010
Semi final: Time for Oranje and La roja booked in final
Both matches ended with a goal difference of four team’s battle ended the episodes in the semi-final. Oranje and La Roja are lucky teams to get the one goal advantage against their opponents Uruguay and Germany.
Oranje meeting the forecast will be on stage for the first time since the end of 1974 and 1978 after defeating the giant Brazilian football. Three goals by Van Bronkhorst, Arjen Robben and Wesley Sneijder have enough to beat two goals of Uruguay by Diego Forlán and Pereira.
In contrast to the La Roja is the first time to the Final extending their success when called European champions two years ago. Ironically the only goal game by Carles Puyol after the games reach 70 minutes is equivalent to two winning goal in the Netherlands to attend the same time.
History also created the first time without former tournament champions after last time in 1978. This is also the first European team dominated the final and won outside Europe since 1930.
Oranje on the final after 32 years
The Netherlands will face Spain in the Final of the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™ after beating Uruguay by the odd goal in five in the first of the tournament’s semi-finals at Cape Town’s Green Point Stadium.
The Dutch head to Johannesburg for their first shot at the soccer championship in 32 years after a 3-2 victory over scrappy but outmanned Uruguay on Tuesday night.
The Dutch looked short of ideas for long periods but still had the quality in front of goal when it mattered to set up an all-European final against Euro 2008 champions Spain on Sunday.
The South Americans, in their first semi-final for 30 years, were defending in depth and in numbers but that tactic did not help them when Van Bronkhorst broke the deadlock after 18 minutes
The ball was fed out to the left-flank and the veteran Feyenoord left-back had time to look up and use his trusty left foot to spank an unstoppable 35-yard shot into the top corner.
Four minute before the break Forlan equalize to 1-1 when him had hitherto been relatively subdued, but the Dutch defence made the mistake of affording him too much space 25 yards from goal – and were ruthlessly punished. Shaping to spread the ball wide, Forlan instead turned inside on his left foot and curled in a superb left-foot shot that, thanks partly to a slight deflection off the head of John Heitinga, deceived the wrong-footed Maarten Stekelenburg.
The score level at 1-1 end in 70th and 73th minute after the dutch lead the game 3-1. Sneijder’s goal came somewhat unexpectedly because Uruguay had shut down the Dutch offense for much of the second half. His left-footed shot from just inside the penalty area barely ticked the leg of defender Maximiliano Pereira and, with Robin van Persie almost deflecting it again, the ball skidded past goalkeeper Fernando Muslera.
Then Robben sent a cross from Dirk Kuyt past a flat-footed Muslera with a brilliant header. His teammates piled on in an Oranje Crush celebration, and Robben came up from it muddied and merry—and with the knowledge that, ahead 3-1, the Netherlands was likely headed to the championship match.
Instead the Dutch faced a frantic finale when, in the 92nd minute, Maxi Pereira ran on to a quickly taken free-kick, turned Eljero Ejia and curled a precise shot into the bottom corner of the net and end the game with narrow result 3-2.
The Dutch victory extent their achievement so far with 25-game unbeaten streak, including 10 straight wins. They’re not as creative as the Clockwork Oranje of the 1970s, when they lost two World Cup finals to host teams—West Germany in 1974, Argentina in 1978. Nor are they as explosive.
But they sure are good, and on the kind of roll that gives the Dutch the look of champions—with an Oranje hue, of course.
Puyol shocked killer machine to final for the first time
For all of Spain's brilliant passing in their semi-final against Germany, it was a Carles Puyol header from a corner that put La Roja into their first ever World Cup final.
Whatever the outcome at Soccer City on Sunday, there will be history made with a new name on the Trophy after Spain produced their best performance of these finals to end Germany's hopes of an eighth Final appearance and secure their first. Joachim Low’s men, by contrast, missing the suspended Thomas Muller, were unable to repeat the scintillating displays with which they swept aside England and Argentina and, as in 2006, suffered the anguish of semi-final defeat.
The game is totally control by Spanish with about 5 shot on goal out 13 shot compare by Germany killer machine just get 2 shot on goal out of 5 shot. The Germany suffered so must with the absent of Muller which not allowed to play due to two yellow card. Prior to the game, Germany killer machine score 8 goals in just two matches against England and Argentina earlier in the road to semi final.
The historic moment for Spain came in 73rd minute after from a corner by Xavi, Puyol leapt above team-mate Gerard Pique and powered a header past Neuer. Pedro could have ensured a bigger margin of victory in the closing stages but he allowed Arne Friedrich to dispossess him after bursting through in a two-on-one with substitute Torres. It did not matter in the end, Spain's third successive 1-0 win carrying them into their first Final.
Oranje meeting the forecast will be on stage for the first time since the end of 1974 and 1978 after defeating the giant Brazilian football. Three goals by Van Bronkhorst, Arjen Robben and Wesley Sneijder have enough to beat two goals of Uruguay by Diego Forlán and Pereira.
In contrast to the La Roja is the first time to the Final extending their success when called European champions two years ago. Ironically the only goal game by Carles Puyol after the games reach 70 minutes is equivalent to two winning goal in the Netherlands to attend the same time.
History also created the first time without former tournament champions after last time in 1978. This is also the first European team dominated the final and won outside Europe since 1930.
Oranje on the final after 32 years
The Netherlands will face Spain in the Final of the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™ after beating Uruguay by the odd goal in five in the first of the tournament’s semi-finals at Cape Town’s Green Point Stadium.
The Dutch head to Johannesburg for their first shot at the soccer championship in 32 years after a 3-2 victory over scrappy but outmanned Uruguay on Tuesday night.
The Dutch looked short of ideas for long periods but still had the quality in front of goal when it mattered to set up an all-European final against Euro 2008 champions Spain on Sunday.
The South Americans, in their first semi-final for 30 years, were defending in depth and in numbers but that tactic did not help them when Van Bronkhorst broke the deadlock after 18 minutes
The ball was fed out to the left-flank and the veteran Feyenoord left-back had time to look up and use his trusty left foot to spank an unstoppable 35-yard shot into the top corner.
Four minute before the break Forlan equalize to 1-1 when him had hitherto been relatively subdued, but the Dutch defence made the mistake of affording him too much space 25 yards from goal – and were ruthlessly punished. Shaping to spread the ball wide, Forlan instead turned inside on his left foot and curled in a superb left-foot shot that, thanks partly to a slight deflection off the head of John Heitinga, deceived the wrong-footed Maarten Stekelenburg.
The score level at 1-1 end in 70th and 73th minute after the dutch lead the game 3-1. Sneijder’s goal came somewhat unexpectedly because Uruguay had shut down the Dutch offense for much of the second half. His left-footed shot from just inside the penalty area barely ticked the leg of defender Maximiliano Pereira and, with Robin van Persie almost deflecting it again, the ball skidded past goalkeeper Fernando Muslera.
Then Robben sent a cross from Dirk Kuyt past a flat-footed Muslera with a brilliant header. His teammates piled on in an Oranje Crush celebration, and Robben came up from it muddied and merry—and with the knowledge that, ahead 3-1, the Netherlands was likely headed to the championship match.
Instead the Dutch faced a frantic finale when, in the 92nd minute, Maxi Pereira ran on to a quickly taken free-kick, turned Eljero Ejia and curled a precise shot into the bottom corner of the net and end the game with narrow result 3-2.
The Dutch victory extent their achievement so far with 25-game unbeaten streak, including 10 straight wins. They’re not as creative as the Clockwork Oranje of the 1970s, when they lost two World Cup finals to host teams—West Germany in 1974, Argentina in 1978. Nor are they as explosive.
But they sure are good, and on the kind of roll that gives the Dutch the look of champions—with an Oranje hue, of course.
Puyol shocked killer machine to final for the first time
For all of Spain's brilliant passing in their semi-final against Germany, it was a Carles Puyol header from a corner that put La Roja into their first ever World Cup final.
Whatever the outcome at Soccer City on Sunday, there will be history made with a new name on the Trophy after Spain produced their best performance of these finals to end Germany's hopes of an eighth Final appearance and secure their first. Joachim Low’s men, by contrast, missing the suspended Thomas Muller, were unable to repeat the scintillating displays with which they swept aside England and Argentina and, as in 2006, suffered the anguish of semi-final defeat.
The game is totally control by Spanish with about 5 shot on goal out 13 shot compare by Germany killer machine just get 2 shot on goal out of 5 shot. The Germany suffered so must with the absent of Muller which not allowed to play due to two yellow card. Prior to the game, Germany killer machine score 8 goals in just two matches against England and Argentina earlier in the road to semi final.
The historic moment for Spain came in 73rd minute after from a corner by Xavi, Puyol leapt above team-mate Gerard Pique and powered a header past Neuer. Pedro could have ensured a bigger margin of victory in the closing stages but he allowed Arne Friedrich to dispossess him after bursting through in a two-on-one with substitute Torres. It did not matter in the end, Spain's third successive 1-0 win carrying them into their first Final.
Friday, July 2, 2010
Group A : Uruguay never conceded
This group is form of 1966 reunion since same nation including host nation poll together in same group. Unlike 1966, the host nation is England and they finish top of the group follow by Uruguay to next round. However for France they still not show improvement when finish last.
Marquez disappointed Bafana bafana
The host nation, South Africa started first game with draw 1-1 against Concacaf represent, Mexico. The host nation in front first when strong left foot shoot to the net by Siphiwe Tshabalala in 55th minute. However their joy to the end when Marquez equilized for Mexico 11st minute from time.
This is an opening match for the world cup 2010 shows the support of South Africa people when they focus for the match causes all the business were closed. Though school and universities also break for a month to celebrate first ever world cup.
”this time in Africa”.
Henry sin punished France team
France failed to collect full point even though facing 10 men Uruguay after Nicolos Lodeiro booked second yellow card in 81st minute. Before the kick off France team have be criticized due to their bad performance during Euro 2008 and qualification stages. Beside they progress to world cup also through Henry sin after he scored the winning goal using hand in playoff match.
The game started with Raymond Domenech decided to leaved Henry and Malouda in bench. The match is control by France although they still not find any goal even though Domenech bring in Henry and Molouda at 15 minute left. In mean time Uruguay occasionally makes counter attack two times by Diego Forlan but he miss to score. The game is end with draw 0-0.
Bafana bafana sink through noise of Vuvuzela
After the match Alberto Pereira make controversy statement according to match referee following booked red card through their goalkeeper and this statement could be punish by FIFA due to questioning the decision.
“I hope he doesn’t behave this way in any more games. And I hope I don’t have to see his face any more. He does not deserve to be here.”
The match between South Africa and Uruguay play at bafana bafana lucky field which is Loftus Versfeld Stadium since they never lost here. However record between teams shows that Uruguay win 2 times in previous match.
After Diego Forlan’s deflected strike gave Uruguay the first score midway through the first half, the host nation seemed to lose hope. Forlan added a second when South Africa goalkeeper Itumelung Khune conceded a penalty and was red-carded after the break. Alvaro Perreira capped off a resounding victory with a goal in the final seconds.
Mexico vengeance paid
Substitute, Hernandez and Cuauhtemoc Blanco respectively scored winning goals over former champion France 2-0. This match is first ever Mexico wins over France since 1930 and their last match going on 1966 with draw 1-1.
In means time Harnandez follow his grandfather joy, Tomas Balcazar scored a goal against France in 1954 but Mexico lost 3-2.
Hernandez ran onto Rafael Marquez’s pass as the France defense stopped, believing Hernandez was offside. He dribbled around goalkeeper Hugo Lloris before guiding the ball home in the 64th minute.
The Mexico, Blanco adding more pain for France when he took penalty to the net in 79th minute. The failure of France is copycat of Euro 2008 after they draw 0-0 following with second match they lost.
Uruguay and Mexico qualify
Knowing draw is enough for both team to qualify second round, however Uruguay don’t want any risk by winning last match to become top of the group. This can avoid meeting Argentina in second round.
Suarez become a hero when he scored winning goal in the 43rd minute after running unmarked to the back post and heading in Edinson Cavani’s brilliant cross for his first goal of the tournament.
Even Mexico lost in this match they still going through to second round after South Africa win over France 2-1. Mexico and South Africa share same point but Mexico have advantages on different goals laws to become second spot in group A.
Sprit of Vuvuzela fired bafana bafana
The winning host nation over France 2-1 never gives any advantage since they still out by different goals laws. However bafana bafana at rest contain high spirit and aggressive to battle over exhausted and moral down of France
The host nation get first goal from Bongani Khumalo in 20th minute and Mphela adding more goal after 17th minute later. Conversely France only get sympathy goal by Molouda in 70th minute.
The exhausted and moral down France started when they facing internal crisis between Anelka and coach Raymond Domenech after they lost to Mexico. Then Anelka was sent home due to that and make France player boycott Domenech by not going training in the following day.
The crisis as well fell by France citizen and shows bad image for France football. They still fell disappointed with failure of Euro 2008 adding more by get home earlier in this World Cup.
Though South Africa is first host nation kick out since 80 years of the competition but they fell proud because they rank at 31 out of 32 and winning over former champion.
Marquez disappointed Bafana bafana
The host nation, South Africa started first game with draw 1-1 against Concacaf represent, Mexico. The host nation in front first when strong left foot shoot to the net by Siphiwe Tshabalala in 55th minute. However their joy to the end when Marquez equilized for Mexico 11st minute from time.
This is an opening match for the world cup 2010 shows the support of South Africa people when they focus for the match causes all the business were closed. Though school and universities also break for a month to celebrate first ever world cup.
”this time in Africa”.
Henry sin punished France team
France failed to collect full point even though facing 10 men Uruguay after Nicolos Lodeiro booked second yellow card in 81st minute. Before the kick off France team have be criticized due to their bad performance during Euro 2008 and qualification stages. Beside they progress to world cup also through Henry sin after he scored the winning goal using hand in playoff match.
The game started with Raymond Domenech decided to leaved Henry and Malouda in bench. The match is control by France although they still not find any goal even though Domenech bring in Henry and Molouda at 15 minute left. In mean time Uruguay occasionally makes counter attack two times by Diego Forlan but he miss to score. The game is end with draw 0-0.
Bafana bafana sink through noise of Vuvuzela
After the match Alberto Pereira make controversy statement according to match referee following booked red card through their goalkeeper and this statement could be punish by FIFA due to questioning the decision.
“I hope he doesn’t behave this way in any more games. And I hope I don’t have to see his face any more. He does not deserve to be here.”
The match between South Africa and Uruguay play at bafana bafana lucky field which is Loftus Versfeld Stadium since they never lost here. However record between teams shows that Uruguay win 2 times in previous match.
After Diego Forlan’s deflected strike gave Uruguay the first score midway through the first half, the host nation seemed to lose hope. Forlan added a second when South Africa goalkeeper Itumelung Khune conceded a penalty and was red-carded after the break. Alvaro Perreira capped off a resounding victory with a goal in the final seconds.
Mexico vengeance paid
Substitute, Hernandez and Cuauhtemoc Blanco respectively scored winning goals over former champion France 2-0. This match is first ever Mexico wins over France since 1930 and their last match going on 1966 with draw 1-1.
In means time Harnandez follow his grandfather joy, Tomas Balcazar scored a goal against France in 1954 but Mexico lost 3-2.
Hernandez ran onto Rafael Marquez’s pass as the France defense stopped, believing Hernandez was offside. He dribbled around goalkeeper Hugo Lloris before guiding the ball home in the 64th minute.
The Mexico, Blanco adding more pain for France when he took penalty to the net in 79th minute. The failure of France is copycat of Euro 2008 after they draw 0-0 following with second match they lost.
Uruguay and Mexico qualify
Knowing draw is enough for both team to qualify second round, however Uruguay don’t want any risk by winning last match to become top of the group. This can avoid meeting Argentina in second round.
Suarez become a hero when he scored winning goal in the 43rd minute after running unmarked to the back post and heading in Edinson Cavani’s brilliant cross for his first goal of the tournament.
Even Mexico lost in this match they still going through to second round after South Africa win over France 2-1. Mexico and South Africa share same point but Mexico have advantages on different goals laws to become second spot in group A.
Sprit of Vuvuzela fired bafana bafana
The winning host nation over France 2-1 never gives any advantage since they still out by different goals laws. However bafana bafana at rest contain high spirit and aggressive to battle over exhausted and moral down of France
The host nation get first goal from Bongani Khumalo in 20th minute and Mphela adding more goal after 17th minute later. Conversely France only get sympathy goal by Molouda in 70th minute.
The exhausted and moral down France started when they facing internal crisis between Anelka and coach Raymond Domenech after they lost to Mexico. Then Anelka was sent home due to that and make France player boycott Domenech by not going training in the following day.
The crisis as well fell by France citizen and shows bad image for France football. They still fell disappointed with failure of Euro 2008 adding more by get home earlier in this World Cup.
Though South Africa is first host nation kick out since 80 years of the competition but they fell proud because they rank at 31 out of 32 and winning over former champion.
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