New kids of the continental block..

Apparently after a world cup performance in which no other team from South America could go even to the semis,Uruguay held guard.If not for Diego Forlans bad luck it might have been Uruguay versus Spain rather than the Dutch-Spanish brawl.

Truly out-shined in the number and quality of stars from the big boys-Brazil and Argentina,Uruguay had a modest few in Suarez,Forlan and Cavani.Unlike Argentina who have an embarrassment of riches up front and Brazil having a number of stars,it was the smaller teams from the Latin continent that shone.The Brazilian trident of Pato ,Neymar and Ganso fell flat,while Messi showed he had not exorcised his demons in playing for his country.In fact just how Argentina fail again and again in spite of producing some of the best ball players of the 21st century is amazing to say the least.Nonetheless Uruguay had discipline and that separated them from the others.While Chile and Paraguay relied on team spirit and fans.Uruguay mixed technique with discipline.Muslera had his defense to thank-a unit comprising of Lugano,Caceres ,Coates ,Godin and Fucile aptly distributed the possession to the midfield.The likes of Gargano and Peirera maintained the balance between attack and defense perfectly.Up front the holy trident made sure the opponent were never at ease.While you never know how good you are if you beat the best,they showed their class with beating sides like Argentina and the tenacious Peru side.A wise coach in Oscar Tabarez,the forwards marauded the opponents with Forlans immaculate skill and vision,Luis Suarez hard work ,and the power of the demonic Edinson Cavani.
Forlan sacrificed his position to more of a play-maker and let loose the rockets from midfield.He had championship inheritance it seemed ,as both his father and grandfather won the title previously,Luis Suarez was undoubtedly the champion who helped his country to victory.
It was one victory the small South American side could cherish for some time when the game was dominated by the two giants.The underdogs strikes back!