FNX Magokiler Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 The tension on his face barely eased, he didn't manage to crack a smile. Marcelo Bielsa returned from the technical area and went into the locker room, while behind him his players did not stop hugging each other in a Centennial that had not experienced such joy in the stands for a long time. It had been more than 22 years since Uruguay had beaten Brazil at home. The negative streak was ended last night with a 2-0, for the fourth round of a qualifying round that shows the Celeste in a good position. Bielsa also closed a personal adverse series against Brazil. He had fallen on the previous five occasions, three with Chile and two with Argentina. While in Uruguay it is debated whether Loco's football style is the most appropriate for the Uruguayan idiosyncrasy, the victory over Brazil responded to Uruguay's historical DNA: fight, firm foot, full use of opportunities -Darwin Núñez, with a goal and a assistance was an emulator of Luis Suárez or Cavani - and a solvent withdrawal to defend the advantage. The crossroads between what Uruguay has brought since the dawn of time and the imprint of the Loco led to a long-awaited victory. Bielsa recognized the effort and commitment of his team: “I have a very great feeling of gratitude towards the players. They gave us great joy, for their dedication, courage and performance. It was difficult for us to press in the first half, we defended very well, but we have to correct when the opponent has the ball more than us. Playing against Brazil always presupposes an added difficulty. This victory is the highest point in this start for Uruguay.” A closed first half, with two teams that neutralized each other before they could give a minimum offensive meaning to their offensive movements, opened through a gap that appears in Bielsa's decalogue: overflow with a center behind for the definition. The Centennial was as tense as the game, imprisoned in a forest of legs that failed to establish order or criteria. That's why the goal seemed like a mirage. Until that moment, 42 minutes into the first half, no shots on goal had been recorded. Not one. It was all very forced and imprecise. For Uruguay, the commitment seemed to weigh on them, a responsibility that took away their ease and fluidity. Brazil could not untangle it either, although due to mobility and exchange of positions it imposed a certain superiority in the midfield. Highlights of Uruguay 2 - Brazil 0 https://www.lanacion.com.ar/deportes/futbol/la-propuesta-de-marcelo-bielsa-y-la-garra-charrua-se-unieron-para-que-uruguay-le-gane-a-brasil-nid18102023/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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