Uruguay will play its future against a Portugal looking to seal its pass to the second round

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The South Americans are obliged not to fall for the Portuguese

Uruguay and Portugal will play the leading role this Monday (8 p.m.) in the game between the teams that were the favorites of group H before the World Cup to advance to the eighth finals. But the charrúas did not live up to the predictions against South Korea (0-0) as they lost some of their characteristics, such as pressure on the rival and a greater presence in the opposing area, despite the shots sent to the forest. The goalless draw against the Asians complicates the path of the South American team, which is forced not to lose to the Portuguese.

The sky blues’ worst enemy in this Monday’s match is their own Group H standings. They face leader Portugal, who intend to fight their way to the round of 16 with Qatar’s second win, after meeting Ghana with a win by 3-two. “You have to correct. We have to grow and improve, Uruguay has players to give a lot more,” said veteran Uruguayan captain Diego Godín, recalling that at a World Cup there is “no time for regrets”.

In the Portuguese ranks, they especially fear the charrúas Fede Valverde, Darwin Núñez and Luis Suárez. Portuguese midfielder Bernardo Silva points out that the American rivals are “players who, when they are in a good moment, can do damage. I think the best thing to try to mark them is to have the ball yourself to be quick and be on top when they receive. They are very dangerous players, we have to try to keep them close because they can do a lot of damage.”

As an incentive for this game, Portugal has a chance to take revenge on Uruguay, their executioner at the 2018 World Cup in Russia. On that occasion, the South Americans won 2-1, with a double by Valencia’s Edinson Cavani, in a lively game. match played at the Stadium Sochi Olympic,

Source: La Verdad

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