FINAL SCORE - Match #17 (GROUP A) -
URUGUAY - 3
(Forlan 24')
(Forlan *PK* 80')
(Pereira 95')
SOUTH AFRICA - 0
How many times have you seen a GOALKEEPER get a STRAIGHT RED CARD in your entire soccer watching life? One such moment happened in this match. The South African GK was sent off for committing a glaring foul on a Uruguayan forward, Suarez, who was looking certain to score inside the area in the 79th minute.
It was a significant match for Uruguay, considering their win. They were clearly the better team on view. Forlan especially was relentless.
As for the hosts, it looks all over bar the shouting. Until the next WC, South Africa!