France’s opening match against Uruguay will likely to dictate their 2010 World Cup, immediately showing whether Raymond Domenech has his team capable of playing to its potential.
Uruguay’s Nicolas Lodeiro Shown First Red Card Of World Cup 2010
Uruguayan midfielder Nicolas Lodeiro was dismissed from Uruguay’s match with France, being shown red in the 81st minute after picking up a second yellow card for a foul on Bacary Sagna.
Lodeiro had come on in the second half and picked up a quick yellow card in the 65th minute. The second yellow came when the young Uruguayan was late going into a challenge on the French right back, his studs coming down on the Frenchman’s right ankle.
Read Article >Uruguay Vs. France: Conservative Uruguayans Force French To Half Drawn 0-0
Oscar Tabarez has set out a conservative side against France, with the Uruguayans taking the French to halftime drawn 0-0 in Cape Town.
The match’s best chance came early in the half, as Franck Ribery put a ball across the face of goal after breaking through the right side of Uruguay’s defense.
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