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World Cup 2010, South Africa Vs. Uruguay: Late Alvaro Periera Goal Gives Uruguay 3-0 Lead

by Richard Farley
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No Cinderella Story For South Africa: Uruguay Dominates Bafana Bafana, 3-0
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Four minutes into stoppage time, midfielder Àlvaro Pereira redirected a Luis Suárez cross home from three yards out to give Uruguay a 3-0 lead.

Luis Suárez received a pass on the right side of the penalty area. One touch from Suárez and a cross to the far post saw an unmarked Pereira left-foot the ball into an undefended goal.

It is only the second time in this tournament at a team has scored more than two goals in a match.

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