Uruguay hoping for Mexico victory
Friday, 18 June 2010
PRETORIA, June 17 (AFP): Uruguay made no secret of the fact that they will be supporting Mexico against France on Thursday after they beat World Cup hosts South Africa 3-0 to take control of Group A.
Whatever happens on Thursday, Uruguay know that a draw in their final match on June 22 will be enough to see them reach the second round. But should Mexico beat France then the two Latin American countries will both know that a draw would suffice for both to progress.
Such a possibility would get the conspiracy theorists crying foul but Uruguay were not hiding the fact that it's a scenario they would welcome. "We've taken a big step towards the second round but there's still another match to play," said goalkeeper Fernando Muslera, who plays his club football with Lazio in Italy.
Whatever happens on Thursday, Uruguay know that a draw in their final match on June 22 will be enough to see them reach the second round. But should Mexico beat France then the two Latin American countries will both know that a draw would suffice for both to progress.
Such a possibility would get the conspiracy theorists crying foul but Uruguay were not hiding the fact that it's a scenario they would welcome. "We've taken a big step towards the second round but there's still another match to play," said goalkeeper Fernando Muslera, who plays his club football with Lazio in Italy.