World Cup 2010

Player Ratings: Uruguay 0-1 Argentina

Argentina secured their place at the World Cup finals with a 1-0 win in Montevideo. Goal.com was there to give each player a rating out of 10...

15-Oct-2009 7:30:00 AM

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Juan Sebastian Veron - Uruguay x Argentina

Uruguay:

Nestor Muslera 5.5 : Could do nothing about the goal and had little else to do.

Andres Scotti - 5.5: Provided decent support to his side's attack, but conceded a host of free-kicks. Found wanting when Bolatti got free to score

Diego Lugano - 6: Should have given his side the lead after a great chance in the second half. Put himself about and dealt with Higauin quite well.

Don't Miss

Jose Martin Caceres - 4: Generally didn't have a good game and was the culprit in conceding the free-kick, which lead to the goal. Sent off for two yellows on a forgettable night.

Maximiliano Pereira - 5.5: Was under pressure when Heinze surged forward, but otherwise did well and kept Di Maria quiet

Diego Perez - 6: Battled hard in midfield and was one of Uruguay's better players on the night

Walter Gargano - 6: Had little to offer going forward, but worked hard in midfield. Replaced with 20 minutes remaining, as Tabarez looked for an attacking influence

Alvaro Periera - 5.5: Gave Uruguay a good attacking impetus at times, but spent much of his time trying to win possession back for the home side.

Jorge Rodriguez - 5: He certainly did not lack effort, but Argentina won the midfield battle hands down. Made some sloppy passes just when it looked like his side had a chance to break forward.

Luis Suarez - 6: On the rare occasions he found possession, he looked a serious threat, but needed to be more accurate with his final delivery.

Diego Forlan - 6: Showed well for the ball and gave Romero a scare shortly after half-time. Did well with limited service.

Substitutes:

Edinson Cavani - 5.5: Replaced Rodriguez, as Tabarez looked for a more attacking threat, but never really got into the game.

Cristian Rodriguez: N/A

Sebastien Abreu: N/A

Argentina:

Sergio Romero - 6.5: Almost embarrassed by Forlan after the break, but had little else to do, as he went on to record a clean sheet.

Nicolas Otamendi - 6.5: Had a very good first half and got forward often, but seemed content to stay back and defend in the second period.

Martin Demechilis - 7.5: Dealt with the aerial threat well from set-pieces and was a commanding presence throughout.

Rolando Schiavi - 6.5: A solid defensive performance. Coped well with anything Uruguay had to offer, especially early in the second half.

Gabriel Heinze - 7.5: Great display from the experienced defender. Took the pressure of his defensive team-mates with great surges forward, and put in some stern challenges to keep Uruguay at bay.

Jonas Gutierrez - 7: Did a lot of the thankless work in midfield and worked his socks off after the break, to ensure his side held on for the result.

Javier Mascherano 7.5: Lead by example, and along with Veron and Heinze, he was amongst Argentina's best performers.

Juan Sebastian Veron - 8: A terrific display from the 34-year-old. His midfield partners allowed him time and space to maintain possession. Set pieces were always thretening, and he eventually provided the assist for the goal.

Angel Di Maria - 5.5: Was lively in the first half, but never really made use of the plentiful possession he was given.

Lionel Messi - 5.5: Another quiet night from the Barcelona star. Worked hard but was clearly frustrated by his lack of involvement. Rarely caused concern for the Uruguayan defence.

Higuain - 5: Anonymous for large periods of the game, but made some decent runs. Substituted in the second half, as Maradona opted for a slightly more defensive minded set-up.

Subsitutes:

Mario Bolatti - 7.5: Brought on to contain Uruguay in the last few minutes, he made himself the hero with a cool finish.

Carlos Tevez: N/A

Paul Madden, Goal.com

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