Group stage · Group H · #39
Uruguay v Cape Verde
Hard Rock Stadium, Miami Gardens, Florida
The goals, minute by minute
- 21'Kevin PinaGoal · 0-1
- 44'Maxi AraújoGoal · 1-1
- 45'+6'Agustín CanobbioGoal · 2-1
- 61'Hélio VarelaGoal · 2-2
The preview
Written before the match. We've left it as it was, even where the game said otherwise.
Context
Uruguay (16th FIFA) vs Cape Verde (67th FIFA).
Level of the teams
- Uruguay: coached by Bielsa, a pedigree squad (Valverde, Núñez, Araújo). Favorite and a contender to advance.
- Cape Verde: debutant, an organized defense and the surprise of African qualifying, but well below in pedigree.
Key factors
- Uruguay superior in individual level and combination play.
- Cape Verde will bet on defending with order.
- Uruguay needs a win to set up qualification.
Prediction
Most likely result: 2-0 Uruguay (alternative: 1-0 Uruguay)
- Uruguay win: 68%
- Draw: 22%
- Cape Verde win: 10%
Player to watch: Darwin Núñez, Uruguay's goal reference.
Final verdict, Confidence: high
Uruguay is clearly superior and should win. Cape Verde can make it tricky if it stays compact, but a Uruguayan win is most likely.