Uruguay went back to the place claimed by their history, that of protagonists. They won the respect of the whole world with commitment and heart of their footballers. Nevertheless, it was will and courage, as well as good football and goals. It was their best performance since World Cup, Mexico '70, when they had also ended fourth in the ranking table.
The coach Oscar Tabarez went to the World Cup with a very clear plan: 4 - 3 -1 - 2, and the 11 players very well selected.
Nevertheless in their tie with France, they did not have a satisfactory reply of the creative midfielder Ignacio Gonzalez and his entrance in the second game gave origin to several changes. Uruguay had an excellent performance in defense and recovery, but they lacked offensive drive that night.
In the game against South Africa, Cavani replaced the aforementioned Gonzalez. By advancing his opponents, he forced Forlan to law a few meters behind, so that he was unable to act as a play-maker.
From the aggressive and dazzling 3-0 against the local national team, the format remained unchanged. The defenders were a bastion, with the two players in the middle - Diego Perez and Arevalo Rios - evincing a marvelous defensive technique and the lethal Suarez and Forlan offensive pair, scoring 8 goals between both of them.
The Uruguayans were not only the South American team that went further, but also the most convincing and regular one and scoring more goals: 11. Diego Forlan's performance was remarkable, to the point of being awarded the Golden Ball. Luis Saruez ratified the virtues that made him known in the Preliminaries for his seven memorable matches. The other players were equally efficient.
Oscar Washington Tabarez was the coach who bet upon an offensive game and rescued the best Uruguayan tradition to return to the highest peak. Uruguay was the nice surprise and Diego Forlan, winner of the Golden Ball and worldwide admiration.
Alvaro Silva
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