Uruguay's South American Class Beats South Africa 3-0

Uruguay showing the class and touch that at one time made their football the greatest in the world defeated a South African team that in all truth was simply outclassed and outplayed by their South American rivals. It was a game which both teams needed to win given the fact that both were held to a draw in their first game and it was with this in mind that Uruguay came out ready to play. South Africa, for its part was not able to get their game going as Uruguay managed not only to stifle their efforts but to use their superior technical skills to keep the ball. This making it harder for South Africa to get a hold of the ball.

Diego Forlan, as one can expect was the one who got Uruguay on the scoreboard when his long distance shot took a slight deflection off a South African defender and made its way in to the back of the net. This goal coming 24 minutes in to the game to give Uruguay a well deserved 1-0 lead which is how the first half would end.

The second half would continue with more of Uruguay's elegant South American play which South Africa did not seem to have an answer for. It not taking Uruguay long to double their lead at 2-0 when Forlan converted a penalty for his second personal goal of the game. It was at this point of the game that Uruguay not only had a comfortable lead but was playing with an extra man as South Africa's goalkeeper was shown the red card for the foul he committed that gave away the penalty. South Africa then continued bravely yet it was clear that Uruguay with more experience and class would not let them back in a game which they would go on to win by 3-0. Their third goal coming in added time thanks to a well placed shot from close range by Pereria.

In conclusion, I would say that Uruguay has taken a big step toward the second round which should see them get through with a win or even a draw against their next rival; Mexico. South Africa on the other hand is now in danger of being eliminated from the world cup in the first round which would make them the first host nation not to qualify to the second round.

My name is Gianni Truvianni, I am an author who writes with the simple aim of sharing his ideas, thoughts and so much more of what I am with those who are interested in perhaps reading something new. I also am the author of the book entitled New York's Opera Society which is now available on Amazon.