MEXICO
Perez 6 : The diminutive 'keeper could do little about the goal but made a
smart stop to keep his side in the game and was generally decisive with his
punches away from dead ball situations.
Osorio 5.5 : Continuing at right-back, the former Stuttgart defender didn't
enjoy his finest day at the races. He missed a defensive header which gave
Lugano a chance to score. Was kept honest by the marauding presence of Alvaro
Pereira down the left and his distribution could have been better at times.
Rodriguez 6 : He misread one early ball over the top and was fortunate that
Suarez did not make him pay. There were no real defensive errors after that
but he did spurn a glorious chance for Mexico to equalise.
Moreno 6 : As ever, the AZ defender showed good distribution from the back.
However unlike in his previous game, his lack of mobility shown up in first
half. Sacrificed in the second half with Mexico chasing a goal.
Salcido 6 : One of the players of the tournament to date got well forward
down the left without ever wreaking havoc. He was also troubled at times by
the nippy Cavani.
Torrado 6 : The vice-captain was both tidy with the ball and a steady presence
in the heart of midfield without ever trying anything spectacular as he was
content to leave the attacking to the likes of Dos Santos further upfield.
Marquez 6 : The Barcelona man didn't quite gain the foothold in the game in
the first-half but as Mexico needed a goal, he grew in stature. He was as
reliable as ever once asked to drop back into defence.
Guardado 7 : Deportivo's flying winger was somewhat belatedly restored to the
side and justified his selection. He played with verve and didn't miss an
opportunity to show off his fine dribbling skills. Had his long shot gone in,
it would have been the goal of the tournament and it was a considerable
surprise when he was replaced at the interval.
Dos Santos 6.5 : Mexico's most potent attacking threat in the first half was
again bright as he drifted about the pitch, proving and hard to pick up. When
he was more permanently stationed on the right in the second period, he found
in Fucile a formidable opponent.
Blanco 6 : The veteran showed some nice touches and clever movement but marred
his performance with a propensity to go to ground rather easily.
Franco 5 : The recently-released target man failed to lead the line adequately
as he could not keep pace with the speed of those around him. Even his
link-up play, normally his strongest suit deserted him.
Substitutes:
Barrera 7 : Always used as an impact substitute, he was an excellent outlet on
the right with both his pace and accurate delivery causing problems.
Castro 5 : Sitting deep in midfield, he never got into the game and displayed
a short temper.
Hernandez 5.5 : The goalscorer against France almost made an immediate impact
with a glorious ball through to Dos Santos but was anonymous subsequently.
URUGUAY
Muslera 6 : The Lazio goalkeeper kept a calm head throughout, being adept at
coming out to snuff out any danger without ever being seriously tested by the
Mexican attack.
Maxi Pereira 6.5 : The Benfica defender displayed his customary great pace
down the right hand side. Even when his team were happy to sit in and protect
the lead, he kept going and still looked to go forward.
Diego Lugano 6 : The towering defender dealt well with an admittedly
below-par Franco and never needed to be on top of his game which meant he got
away with the occasional lapse in concentration.
Victorino 6 : Diego Godin's replacement displayed a typically Uruguayan
no-nonsense approach to defending and slotted in seamlessly alongside Lugano.
Fucile 8 : Uruguay's best player in the game, he produced another good
all-around performance. The Porto full-back covered in defence and ably
supported the attack. He produced two outstanding sliding challenges to deny
Mexico clear goalscoring opportunities.
Arevalo Rios 6 : As usual, he was dogged in midfield like a terrier, winning
the ball and quietly but effectively screened his back four.
Perez 5 : The Monaco schemer was not quite the dynamo he was against South
Africa. His most notable contribution was repeatedly being refused permission
to re-enter the field of play with blood streaming down his face. Was
probably saving himself for future battles.
Alvaro Pereira 6 : Didn't quite hit the heights of the opening two games.
Should have crossed to Forlan but nevertheless he posed a threat down the
left. Had to go off with a slight knock in the second half.
Forlan 7 : The star of the previous game was not afforded as much freedom as
he was by the South Africans, he nonetheless was a threat with his dangerous
running from slightly deeper areas.
Suarez 7.5 : Though the Ajax captain missed a good chance early on, he atoned
for it with a well taken close range header and continues to sow the seeds of
a lethal partnership with Forlan in attack.
Cavani 7 : Once more the Palermo hitman looked hesitant at times and lacking
in confidence. However he finally showed his undoubted talent with a
magnificent pass for the goal which has to be one of the crosses of the
tournament.
Substitutes:
Scotti 5 : The veteran was brought on for the injured Alvaro. Went into the
back four.
Alvaro Fernandez: N/A
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Top of the Match ：Pérez D. Uruguay
Flop of the Match：Blanco C. Mexico
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