Welcome to the Who Cares Guide to Egypt v Uruguay World Cup Group A Action. The Gurgler’s quick and easy guide for the other opening match of Group A at the 2018 World Cup in Russia.
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So onwards then, to the Egypt v Uruguay World Cup Group A Action.
A WHO CARES EGYPT v URUGUAY WORLD CUP REVIEW
Uruguay got the win eventually against a Mo-less Egypt side that look willing to take their chances against Russia and Saudi Arabia to get out of the group.
It took a late header from defender Giminez to break the deadlock, Uruguay’s two big name strikers not getting much luck today.
Here’s the alternative review of the Uruguay v Egypt clash.
THE RESULT
URUGUAY 1
Giménez (89′minutes)
EGYPT 0
WAS IT WORTH THE LACK OF SLEEP?
GAME RATING 6/10
The lack of Mo was a disappointment, and you almost tried to stay with the game waiting for him to appear. The late goal added excitement….if we could have seen it live. Thanks Optus. Jerks.
The game itself may have got a 6/10, however a big, fat 0/10 for Optus and their first attempt using their paid app. Constantly breaking, the thing must have broken down 30 times during the match on two different devices, and missed the last five minutes. A warning to those giving out and taking broadcasting rights. If you can’t do the basic job of basic broadcast, then it should go to professionals.
SO, WHAT HAPPENED?
Egypt lined up without Mo Salah, but looked the better side of the opening part of the match, but slowly and surely Uruguay got into the match.
It looked as if Uruguay had gone ahead through Suarez in the 23rd minute, but it was that sneaky side. That was as close as anyone came and it was a stalemate heading into the break.
Suarez had a great shot saved by the Egyptian keeper not long after the break, and his tale of woe continued throughout the second half and became ever more frustrated.
Cavani, who looked the better of the two star forwards, also went close himself as he hit the post in the second half.
In the end it came down to the defenders to do the job, and Giminez did exactly that with a powerful header on the end of a free kick for the only goal of the game.
WHAT DID WE LEARN?
That Uruguay are going to be hard to break down, and their likely next round opponents Portugal will find it tough going, but that didn’t stop them against Spain. That surely Suarez won’t have that wasteful a night again.
Egypt aren’t as good without Salah, but that Trézéguet isn’t bad. But no Mo.
TURNING POINT?
The winner from Giminez.
WHERE TO FROM HERE?
For Uruguay, it looks as they will improve, and they get the chance to get some goals in the pockets of Cavani and Suarez next up against Saudi Arabia.
For Egypt, it looks like they’ve taken the risk to rest Mo Salah for the next two games v Saudi Arabia and Russia. They will either need to win both, or smash Saudi Arabia by more than 5 to progress.
MOMENT OF JOY?
Well for Uruguay it was the late goal of course. They have now seen off the likeliest challenger for first place.
THE FRUSTRATING MOMENT/S
Seeing Mo Salah on the bench for the whole match.
Watching Suarez continue to miss chances. You get the feeling he might hit the jackpot on a good day out. Perhaps next match?
THE STAR
Diego Godin
Whilst the forwards did not quite live up to the hype against Egypt, the back certainly did their job, and none better than Godin. Whilst his partner Giminez got the headline of the winning goal, Godin was the man. Uruguay defenders are Fantasy gold at the moment.
OTHER BITS AND PIECES + FUN AND GAMES
Egypt’s El Said has the 2018 World Cup’s best dive so far.
Bicycle kicks are in at the moment, but Egypt’s Warda hurt himself trying one in defence.
Uruguay manager Oscar Tabarez is at his fourth World Cup as manager, the first back in 1990 during his first stint.
Is dealing with Optus Sport App classed as fun and games.
LOOKALIKES
Sometimes the 90 minutes can drag on, so you need something else to keep your mind engaged at whatever in the morning it was. So here are the best fromthe Russia v Saudi Arabia world cup opener.
Trézéguet looks a little like NZ Warriors halfback Shaun Johnson.
Edison Cavani looks a little like Joey Valentine from E Street, but that one is very obscure.
A WHO CARES EGYPT v URUGUAY PREVIEW
Head to Head Record
Uruguay 1 Draw 0 Egypt 0
Last Meeting
Uruguay 2 Egypt 0 – Friendly 2006
When is it? (AEST)
Friday June 15 – 10pm
How Should I Watch It?
Should I Stay Up? (Must watch and Stay Up),
Get Up? (Gotta watch live with pre sleep),
Wake Up? (Record and Wake up Normal Time), or
Catch Up? (Check the Score and the Group table and move on)
Absolutely Stay up. 10pm on a Friday night – too easy. See below,
The Story…
Uruguay look the likely winner of this group, and this will be their hardest opponent in Group A, so a win here sets them up nicely. They have almost the best forward duo in the World Cup with Cavani and Suarez.
But they don’t have the best player in the world this season, that is Mo Salah for Egypt. He is coming back from injury, and whether he is fully fit will probably determine how far Egypt can go.
But for all the superstars up front, Uruguay have a very decent defensive line too, so Egypt will find it hard to break through. With Russia and Saudi Arabia waiting, this is the big game for both sides. The two to proceed to knockout will likely face Spain or Portugal.
Players to Watch
Mo Salah (Egypt) v Luis Suarez (Uruguay)
Our Bold Prediction
2-1 Uruguay
Odds
Egypt $7.00 Uruguay $1.58
Draw $3.50 0-0 $7.50
2-1 Uruguay $9.00
Courtesy of Neds Bet
Best Bet
Bluff your way to World Cup expertise
Edison Cavani from Uruguay topped South American Qualifying scoring.
Who Will Win based on a bunch of Stats of varying use.
BEST KIT – Uruguay
BEST BADGE – Egypt
BEST HEAD TO HEAD – Uruguay
BEST MOST RECENT RESULT – Uruguay
BEST BETS – Uruguay
BEST NICKNAME – Pharaohs (Egypt) > La Celeste / Sky Blues (Uruguay)
UNDERDOGS CHOICE – Egypt
MUTTSTRADAMUS THE DOG SELECTS – Draw
V a 2YO or 5YO CHILD – Draw
From our previous discussion on how to pick World Cup winners.
STATS WINNING SELECTION – Uruguay
REVIEW
Stand by for the review after the game.
