Friday 21 June 2013

Forlan hurts Nigeria as Uruguay halt Eagles progression

Diego Forlan completed his 100th Cap for Uruguay with the winner against Nigeria on Thursday night in the Confederations cup Group B match which ended 2-1 in favour of the Americans.

Uruguay took the lead through defender Diego Lugano in the 19th minute while John Obi Mikel responded with a super finish in the 37th minute to see of the the first half. Diego Forlan therefore finished a counter attack after the Eagles lost the ball after 51 minutes of play to celebrate is centenary.

The group has been thrown open as Nigeria face Spain needing just a point to qualify for semi final while Uruguay looks forward to a dinner with Tahiti.

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