At Least 75% of the Marbles: Uruguay v Argentina Open Thread
On one side, the heroic magician the world longs to adore next summer; on that same side, the heroic magician of yore much of the world would love to see enjoying a summer’s day spa. Lionel and Diego, both in danger of missing out on South Africa 2010, and you can’t wish success upon one while wishing ill upon the other.
This is arguably the biggest game of World Cup 2010 qualifying. In fact, it is the biggest game. When Diego took over the albiceleste, no one expected a great deal; but perhaps only a Brazilian could’ve thought things would become this dire. One game left, qualification not guaranteed.
And while we focus on Argentina’s self-reliance, one thing is important to remember: Uruguay is 4-3-1 +11 at home. That “1″? Dunga’s Brazilian juggernaut, of course. Even a rampant Argentina would find Montevideo a tough fixture, making this game all the more appetizing.
The Scenarios
With a win, Argentina goes through. But if they fail to take maximum points, they rely upon the result of the Chile – Ecuador fixture:
Draw and Ecuador win: Argentina take the 5th spot and head to a playoff with CONCACAF’s 4th placed side.
Draw and Ecuador draw/loss: Argentina are through and Uruguay take 5th.
Uruguay win and Ecuador win: Argentina go home, Uruguay qualify automatically and Ecuador take 5th.
Uruguay win and Ecuador draw/loss: Uruguay take 4th, Argentina 5th, Ecuador take to the high hills.
Streams
Feel free to celebrate, mourn and all that lies in between in the comments.
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Shane
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alex
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Leon
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http://chile.worldcupblog.org Brian
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