Uruguay charged one of the world’s most impactful coaches with the task of taking the nation back to greater heights on the international circuit, but their plans have imploded. Another big blunder gave one of the World Cup’s top teams the advantage in a crucial clash, and an explosive ending to the encounter befittingly brought […]
Saudi Arabia produced one of the defensive performances of the tournament to frustrate Uruguay for long periods, before Marcelo Bielsa’s second-half tweaks transformed the dynamic of the match. A game that initially exposed Uruguay’s structural flaws eventually became a showcase of tactical adaptation, as Saudi Arabia’s compact 4-4-2 was slowly worn down by a more […]
The tables would turn against the villain of the 2010 World Cup if not for a minor miracle. Luis Suárez duly stole the show, downing the Ghanaians in an inspired collective performance. But fate would dole out an even more painful punishment by the final whistle to oust both nations. Tactical analysis and match […]
Bruno Fernandes stole the show against Uruguay, as he scored both of the goals that allowed Portugal qualification for the knockout stages of the World Cup. It was a far too conservative approach from Uruguay throughout the first seventy minutes of the match, but Diego Alonso’s substitutions rejuvenated his side enough to make the match […]
Uruguay outshot Peru and created a number of goals that were just called offside, only to lose in the penalty shootout by the narrowest of margins. Tournament football! Tactical analysis and match report by Om Arvind. Uruguay and Peru could not have entered the Copa América quarter-finals in more different ways. Uruguay topped Group C, […]
With a 5-3-2 setup, Chile coach Reinaldo Rueda came up with an outstanding plan to nullify the Uruguayan attack and create spaces up front for Alexis Sánchez to lead the Chilean offense. However, Uruguay matched Chile’s intensity during the second half, nullifying the Chilean attack and forcing a close game with very few open play […]
Uruguay’s vertical and intense approach made this a game revolving around direct play, counterpressing and counterattacks. Uruguay’s possession was fairly ineffective in the first half, but looked dangerous in the second half, especially when Japan sat deeper and Uruguay could send cross after cross into a packed penalty box. Ultimately, they were unable to find […]
Uruguay enters the 2019 Copa América in spectacular fashion, showcasing their intense and direct football identity and reminding everyone why they are one of the title favorites. With the extreme mobility of the Suárez-Cavani striker duo, and the intensity and workrate of their players on the wings, Uruguay won the game in the first half […]