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World Cup: Uruguay v. France

By Big Tent Democrat

Boo France! Boo Henry! Well, at least that's what everyone seems to feel. Me? Not so much. I'm a oontrarian though. I also think France wins.

Semi-Live Blog below the fold.

Starting lineups:

France

1 H. Lloris 2 B. Sagna 5 W. Gallas 3 E. Abidal 13 P. Evra 8 Y. Gourcuff 14 J. Toulalan 19 A. Diaby 10 S. Govou 21 N. Anelka 7 F. Ribery

Uruguay

1 N. Muslera 6 M. Victorino 2 D. Lugano 3 D. Godin 16 M. Pereira 15 D. Pérez 17 E. Arévalo 11 A. Pereira 18 I. Gonzalez 9 L. Suarez 10 D. Forlan

Here come the Black Hats (Too bad France is in white - they are the designated villains of this World Cup.)

And we're off.

A lot of bounce in this new Adidas ball.

Tentative first 5 minutes. Long balls back and forth.

Ribery with a great cross. Should have been a goal for France.

First 10 minutes - France looks more dangerous.

Quick yellow on France. Won't be the last.

15 minutes - France controlling play and building dangerous looking attacks. Uruguay will be counterpunching apparently hoping for magic from Forlan and Suarez.

Forlan makes nice space for himself and puts a solid shot on goal. Easily parried by the French keeper.

Second yellow. This one for Ribery. France had a nice direct shot and still looks dangerous.

20 minutes - run of play established - France on the attack, Uruguay looking to counter. France looks better so far.

25 minutes - Same run of play. France pressing the attack, Uruguay looking, not really threatening though, to counter.

30 minutes - See report at 25 minutes.

35 minutes - More of the same.

40 minutes - Lackluster. France less effective. Uruguay completely ineffective. A late goal in the half would be very damaging to either side. Expect conservative play to the end of the half.

HALFTIME - France had an early chance that should have been a goal. France has carried the play. Uruguay has not looked dangerous at all. Still 0-0.

SECOND HALF - Not much happening. Forlan from a dangerous spot, not much there.

60th minute - More of the same. Ugly match from Uruguay.

Full post as published by TalkLeft on June 11, 2010 (boomark / email).