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2010 FIFA World Cup: Uruguay v France 0-0 In this second match video, we relive the game played between France and Uruguay at the Cape Town Stadium. The result ensured that both of the opening day Group A fixtures ended in draws – but there was much more to savour in South Africa’s earlier game against Mexico. The match in Cape Town never really got going; instead of sparking into life, it deteriorated into a largely forgettable contest only briefly illuminated by the occasional moment of trickery and skill. In a game of few chances, Uruguay came closest to scoring through a Diego Forlan shot that was saved in the opening half, while they finished the contest with 10 men after substitute Nicolas Lodeiro picked up two bookings. France were arguably the better team and might have snatched the points with a free-kick from a promising position deep into injury-time, but substitute Thierry Henry’s strike hit the wall. Both teams had laboured through qualification, requiring play-offs to reach South Africa, and their lack of fluency was clear to see. France, who recently switched to a 4-3-3 formation, lost to China in their final warm-up game and were too ponderous in possession against La Celeste, with a lack of understanding undermining their efforts. This was encapsulated in one move when Abou Diaby, surprisingly recalled in favour of Florent Malouda amid suggestions of a training ground row with manager Raymond Domenech, played a superb through ball for Sidney Govou. But striker Nicolas Anelka, who made way for. From: comfortablynumb1975x Views: 309 1 ratings Time: 09:57 More in Sports

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