The second group game for Uruguay and England with a potential exit for the loser.
England kept the same team that lost to Italy except for a position swap between Rooney and Sterling. Uruguay welcomed back Suarez after his knee operation. England again brought an positive attacking mentality into this game and a free kick from Rooney miss by inches. Uruguay were patient and created one or two chances themselves. A quick break from Uruguay caught England off guard and a well floated cross found Suarez to head back across Hart for the opening goal. Game on! England tried to fight back and a number of successive lead to nothing corners.
Uruguay were unlucky not to increase their lead as they straight after kick off they had 3 glorious chances which they couldn't take. A brilliant save denied Rooney a close range effort which then sparked England into life. As the game progressed England's possession increased but that dominance had no end product. On the 75th minute England produced a wonderful passing movement resulting in an equaliser from Rooney who was desperate to get himself a World Cup goal. A miss guided header from Gerrard fell kindly to Suarez and again a lethal finished gave Uruguay their lead and the victory.
A tough tough task ahead for England to remain in the World Cup. Uruguay tactics (not approved by everyone) worked as they look to progress.
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