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World Cup 2010, South Africa Vs. Uruguay: Deflected Goal From Diego Forlan Gives Urugay 24th Minute Lead

Diego Forlan scored Uruguay’s first goal of South Africa 2010 in the 24th minute against South Africa, giving Uruguay a 1-0 lead.

Forlan struck a ball from 22 yards out that went off a Bafana Bafana defender and looped into the left of goal, with South Africa goalkeeper Itumeleng Khune being caught off-balance as the ball looped over him and into goal.

It is Forlan’s second career World Cup goal, having also scored in 2002.

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