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well hello good afternoon to one and all like you we are very much ready to go here and looking forward to a game that has been the topic for Universal conversation in this part of the world for much of the last few days it's dry at the moment but the forecasters have warned us of impending rain there's no certainty about that but when it does come it shouldn't affect the Dynamics of a match which has so much riding on it and expectations are rising and decibel levels are rising the noise is quite something you can feel what football means to the people in this part of the world Paraguay graced for their anthem [Music] well that has got the juices flowing and now this [Music] [Music] [Music] [Applause] so Jim who would you identify as the key man in this fixture well Peter I think you're going to have to go a very long way to find a better all round midfielder than fedy Valverde he's got the engine to do all the covering but he's a lot more than that he's got the strength the tackling ability good composure on the ball and balance in his game so you'd really struggle to find any weakness well quite no argument for me on that one well we're on the way the La Cruz valde valde oh that is rather Wayward Valverde put absolutely everything he had into that maybe better look next time [Applause] Gomez gently done and he cuts out the supply forwards and with intent chooses to deal with it himself well that is not the best ball and he offers an apologetic look ah that just required a bit more oomph to reach its Target [Applause] and he's on a charge delivers the ball been there done that unfortunately you immediately want to have another go believe me on [Applause] that and it's played forward it's an inviting looking ball that short changes him with that pass valde passing is crisp and sharp out to the right the La Cruz and that's aimed into the T header it's bounced out goal well they would have been looking at him to produce the goods and that was very kind of him to oblige so [Applause] early that's no fluke it's what he was there for oh players like this fell almost just have a six sense to get themselves in such great coaching positions how quick-minded was [Applause] that Uruguay make the perfect starts they are already ahead yeah that's top defending in preventing him turning which can open up many possibilities Del La [Applause] Cruz the fullback is in acres of space here a that was expansive and incisive the type of move to please any coach sh goal oh denied brilliantly yeah he was well placed to deal with that aliron can get it clear Ola and they can counter here aim forwards aliron aliron he's got a goal that is remarkable all square in a matter of moments yeah they say that fortune favors the brave and we've just seen an example this team has real personality in character oh beautifully dispatched there was no reaching that well Peter I think the keeper knew straight away he was never going to get to it [Applause] [Applause] and that has added a whole new complexion to the game well there's resilience for you Peter as a side they never lost Focus despite the setback and this is Thoroughly merited for me now they can go in better possibly [Applause] [Music] well that was well positioned and and well pinched they can't hurt with their backs the goal now it's Darwin strong running down that Left Flank gets into some space showing Good Feet flashes it across Del Cruz driven forward now what about a Counterattack [Applause] valde valde and that's caused a worry or two Valverde usually is so good from that range he didn't quite connect as he can though [Applause] forward it goes now that's been intercepted Aro oh can he get onto this now it's Darwin threats one in it's Lis Suarez gold Uruguay and they get themselves in front the purest possible contact what a fabulous strike and the contact was fantastic right on the bootlaces and have packed a lot of venom for what was a really potent strike [Music] [Applause] uray go into the lead well here is the raid we were told to expect place it [Applause] Forward oh played into the middle oh great header great effort he flew in with courage a good attempt the ball was at a a lovely height too now it's Darwin whistle gone that's a foul the La Cruz a lot of space ahead of him oh well played he needed to get that right well the movement is slick the speed is slippery the defense though able to hold on this time [Applause] oh they on now who's going to be first to [Applause] this out for a [Applause] throw aim forwards and the counter is on looks to clip it forward the La Cruz Paraguay needed that they really needed it well that tackle was immense and so was the relief The Great Escape it's looking pretty clear now Peter that the white players have been told to to get the balls in much earlier here yeah Jim I see what you're saying yeah crosses that are not carefully selected but they are very effective well that had the makings of something quite promising but it's fizzled out into [Applause] nothing succumbs to the pressure well they can break here gently done and the defense can get it clear and the whistle goes for halim come in at halim largely satisfied with where they are after a half which has certainly had its moments has been lit up with some Flare from time to time the score line in their favor at the break two goals to one no well the pickings certainly have been rich in this first half well it remains very delicately poised and based on the The Promise we've seen through the first 45 minutes I wouldn't be surprised if this takes another twist or two it certainly would be in keeping very little in it the score at halime is two goals to one and we're already back on the way here no he wasn't going to let him past now it's Darwin truthfully it was hard to see any better outcome [Applause] there played forward well time excellent interception that's been drilled forward oh that's well spotted shifted up field oh that's a key interception looking to hit the front line could move upper gear here the ball is loose and the chase is on pinches it off [Applause] him plays it from a quarterback position forwards and with intent barrero stood up well to him there out to the left it goes lovely feet [Applause] and it's played into the middle D Cruz that a foul yes the referee's given it interesting here Jim how the defense seems to have really retreated over the last few moments yeah it's impossible to to keep it up for forever in terms of the pressing we've seen from them and I think the opposition would eventually have latched on to that and found a way around it well the defense proved infallible then but that won't be the last they'll see of [Applause] [Music] him play Cross Field changing the point of [Applause] attack oh nice touch pings in across oh he's going to be disappoint pointed with that lovely bit of skill footballing withth usually identifies with Running Room and we've just seen a prime [Applause] example Jimenez clears it [Applause] away well this is exactly the the approach oh that's a foul free kick spring given [Applause] it's run loose here oh he's and the shots what a cracken save from The Keeper that may turn out to be a pivotal moment banur and it's Lu Suarez now it's Darwin Uruguay have a free kick [Applause] [Applause] Lis Suarez denied by A Great Piece of goalkeeping absolutely terrific terrific reflexes goalkeeping at its very best [Applause] cleared [Applause] away the La [Applause] Cruz it's an inviting looking ball that oh it's a nice idea but the execution was lacking and here's Suarez ban Uruguay surely have to be commended for their drive and desire most teams would be taking the easier defensive route by now Lis Suarez and that's a good ball it's loose and there's a race for the ball [Applause] moved on forwards oh quick Thinking by The Keeper he did well and here's Suarez oh that's such a good run more of that please he is through here oh he's got a crucial Block in there banur well it didn't look good for a while but that was Brave defending and they got away with it yeah they they showed a vulnerability until the move was stifled that'll have stirred a little concern that is lovely well there's plenty to like about this approach get your head down keep battling away and eventually things might change for you challenge just a bit on the firm side I thought it was going to happen then how many more chances can they realistically expect [Applause] now calmly anticipates and it's played forward Paraguay need to give it everything they have Kit and sink included I think we're just about done here valde spread out to the left big chance oh fine stop from The Keeper really look sharp there didn't he that's very well played [Applause] [Applause] and the referee brings it to a close [Applause] [Applause]