Uruguay and Paraguay played the final match of the 2011 Copa América edition, and fate had them playing the last game of the Group stage for the current tournament. In a do-or-die situation, Los Charruas and Los Guaraníes will fight to keep themselves in the competition, in what has turned out to be a much tighter group than expected.
Uruguay's form in this tournament has not disappointed anyone, since their biggest star is not available. With Luis Suárez out, La Celeste has adapted to a playing style suiting Edinson Cavani's skills, but PSG's striker is yet to score his first goal of the tournament. Furthermore, their loss against Argentina left them needing a win to assure their presence in the knockout stage, something that will take more than a smile against the Paraguayans. If Cavani can't score, Los Charrúas will need Nicolas Lodeiro's contribution more than ever, since Boca Juniors' midfielder hasn't had the impact coach Oscar Tabarez expected.
For Paraguay, this match is rather easier, given their natural conditions and their usual tactics. Coach Ramón Díaz has taken his players' combative skills to the limit, never conceding a ball without a fight. Their game against Argentina saw them come back from a 2-0 disadvantage, and even their game-winning goal against Jamaica came under similar conditions.
Considering Argentina is expected to destroy Jamaica, then Uruguay and Paraguay are most likely fighting to finish second. Which side will be more capable to stop the other?
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