SSR Vol5 FIFA- WC-SA

Uruguay

Forlan & Uruguay, the Best kept Secret

MVP Diego Forlan Uruguay’s striker and World Cup MVP Diego Forlan certainly dispelled any notion about the unpredictability of the official ball (Adidas Jubalani) of the 2010 World Cup. His spectacular shots and usage of the ball was key to Uruguay defying odds to reach the tournament’s semi final.

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As the fifth place finisher in South America Uruguay won their proved to be the best kept secret at the World Cup South Africa. They defeated Costa Rica (concacaf 4th place team) in a playoff series to reach the finals but won their group at the 2010 FIFA World Cup. Uruguay was a different team in South Africa. They had the best player at the tournament in Forlan and his stellar play and magical shots created incredible goals to lead Uruguay to unimaginable heights. Uruguay lost 3-2 against Netherlands in the semi final and by the same 3-2 score to Germany in the match for third.

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