The 2010 FIFA World Cup’s Third Place will consist of tones of relevant history; and now is the time to look at some of its main parts. Certainly, this couldn’t have been done in a better other than knowing the basic information on both teams, and to start, Live Soccer TV recalls how both Uruguay and Germany reached the semi-finals. Perhaps, as a reader, you might feel that recent analyses published on the site are more informative in Germany’s way; for that reason, this article is mainly dedicated to Uruguay’s campaign.
Uruguay – How they landed in the 2010 FIFA World Cup Third Place with Germany
Group A: Uruguay 0-0 France
Uruguay were placed in South Africa’s royal Group A along with France and Mexico; but with the hosts and Les Bleus earlier on regarded as the hot favorites to qualify for the Round of 16, the South American were forced to make extra efforts to conquer the mentality of their opponents and rule their table. It didn’t start in the best of ways though, as they drew their first match of the 2010 FIFA World Cup 0-0 with France. An unimpressive Diego Forlan was incapable of leading his side to triumph over France, and with the first red card of the World Cup being shown to one of his team mates, all that a 10-men Uruguayan side could go for, was holding on to a draw.
Group A: South Africa 0-3 Uruguay
The second match-day was a glamorous one for Uruguay. The victorious side in the 2010 World Cup play-off (involving the fourth-placed country of the CONCACAF zone and the fifth-placed country in the CONMEBOL zone), proved why they deserved their place in the tournament.
Despite the extensive blowing of vuvuzelas from South Africa’s supporters in the stadium, Uruguay still imposed themselves 3-0 after the final whistle. Diego Forlan got 2 goals including a penalty, while the South African goalkeeper was sent off in the second half. This gave Uruguay 4 points to stay on track in the tournament, and get ready for their last match against Mexico.
Group A: Mexico 0-1 Uruguay
Uruguay finished their group stage mission on a successful not as they got their second win of the 2010 FIFA World Cup against Mexico on Group A’s Day 3. A victory for Mexico could have unlocked the gates for South Africa who won 2-1 against France in their final battle, but an unbeaten Uruguayan side spread their wings to suffocate a trapped Mexican army. In the end, it was the South Americans and the CONCACAF members who reached the Round of 16, with Uruguay facing South Korea, and Mexico facing Argentina eventually.
Round of 16: Uruguay 2-1 Korea Republic
Uruguay won 2-1 against Korea Republic in the Round of 16 of the 2010 World Cup subsequent to a superb double from Ajax ace Luis Suarez. The first goal came in the first half when Diego Forlan sent a low cross deep inside the penalty area, only for his fellow-striker to crush it home after the ball had intelligently fooled the Korea goalie. The Asian representatives eventually got a goal in the second half, but in the long run, it was Suarez who had the upper hand; sending the South Americans into the quarter-finals.
Quarter-finals: Uruguay 1-1 (4-2) Ghana
Uruguay subsequently met Ghana in the quarterfinals. Ghana were then powered with the spirit of Africa, being the only remaining African side of the tournament. The South Americans were put to the test again…
Ghana had earlier on beaten USA historically 2-1 in extra time in the Round of 16, and although their physical condition was not as strong as their rivals’ in the quarterfinals, they were still willing to control their destiny. Inter Milan ace Sulley Muntari first gave Ghana the lead thanks to a teasing, hilarious long-range effort in the dying moments of the first half. Then in the second 45 minutes, Diego Forlan equalized with a shocking free-kick to send the game to extra time; where Adiyiah’s last-minute header was denied by Luis Suarez’s handball. Ghana were then awarded a penalty whereas the Uruguay forward was sent-off; but the Black Stars’ Asamoah Gyan missed from the spot. The game finally went to penalties, and 4-2 was the final score line in favor of the reduced side.
Semi-finals: Uruguay 2-3 Netherlands
Uruguay suffered their first loss of the tournament against Holland in the semi-finals of the 2010 World Cup. A world-class bullet from Netherlands captain Giovanni Bronckhorst put the Europeans in front, before Forlan fired in a hot equalizer to level the result to 1-1 at half time. Goals from Sneijder and Arjen Robben in the second half saddened the Uruguayans who were previously thinking that they could humble their rivals just as they humbled the Black Stars. Late in the match nevertheless, the South Americans reduced the deficit by scoring a second goal, but the encounter finished 3-2, pushing them out of the final, toward the Third Place final instead. There, they face Germany who lost 1-0 to Spain the day after.
Germany’s World Cup campaign in brief
Germany destroyed Australia 4-0 on Day 1, prior to their 1-0 loss to Serbia on Day 2. They finally beat Ghana 1-0 on Day 3 to secure a late qualification into the knockout phase, where they humiliated England 4-1 in the Round of 16, and Argentina 4-0 in the quarter-finals. Germany however lost 1-0 to Spain in the semi-finals after a terrible performance, but they still have the chance to end their 2010 FIFA World Cup campaign with a medal.
Uruguay-Germany Predictions and Live Coverage
Now, looking at both Uruguay and Germany’s campaign, who do you believe will win the 2010 FIFA World Cup Third Place final between Uruguay and Germany? Will it be the side who use mental strength to clinch acceptable results, or the side which rely on scoring goals?
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