Uruguay midfielder Diego Perez’s dispossession of German counterpart Bastian Schweinsteiger started Uruguay on a break, leading to Edinson Cavani’s tying goal in the 28th minute, making it 1-1 in the World Cup’s third-place match.
World Cup 2010, Germany Vs. Uruguay: Edinson Cavani Goal Equalizes In 28th Minute
Perez’s sliding tackle took the ball from Schweinsteiger at mid-field. The Uruguayan was able to move the ball forward to Luis Suárez, creating a counterattack opportunity for La Celeste that ended with Edinson Cavani poking the ball past Hans-Jörg Butt from nine yards out to, drawing Uruguay event.
The match, now in the 32nd minute, remains drawn, 1-1.
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