1. Home
  2. Europe
  3. South America
  4. North America
  5. Asia
  6. Africa
  7. More
  8. Club Football

At Least 75% of the Marbles: Uruguay v Argentina Open Thread

By: chris | October 14th, 2009 | 17 Comments »

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

MyP2P; atdhe.net.

Feel free to celebrate, mourn and all that lies in between in the comments.


The Offside Soccer ForumsInternational ResultsBet on Soccer games Buy Soccer TicketsTravel to soccer games
Travel

Related Posts



Subscribe
 

rss icon World Cup Soccer – South Africa 2010 RSS Feed

Print
Print this article
Share

del.icio.us:At Least 75% of the Marbles: Uruguay v Argentina Open Thread digg:At Least 75% of the Marbles: Uruguay v Argentina Open Thread newsvine:At Least 75% of the Marbles: Uruguay v Argentina Open Thread reddit:At Least 75% of the Marbles: Uruguay v Argentina Open Thread fark:At Least 75% of the Marbles: Uruguay v Argentina Open Thread Y!:At Least 75% of the Marbles: Uruguay v Argentina Open Thread stumbleupon:At Least 75% of the Marbles: Uruguay v Argentina Open Thread

Comments | Add your comment
Username By Shane | October 14th, 2009 at 2:29 pm
top comment
cornercorner

Please win Uruguay and Ecuador. Rarely do you get to see the kind of failure we will see if Diego, Messi and Argentina fail to qualify.

Posted from United States United States

cornercorner
Username By chris | October 14th, 2009 at 3:10 pm
top comment
cornercorner

It’s early and the Argentina back is already falling apart. This has 5-4 written all over it.

cornercorner
Username By Jeremy | October 14th, 2009 at 3:15 pm
top comment
cornercorner

A draw and a huge Ecuador win (by 6 or more) and Argentina gets the repechaje. They are looking mighty shaky right now.

cornercorner
Username By chris | October 14th, 2009 at 3:25 pm
top comment
cornercorner

This ref doles out cards with an extraordinarily fierce amount of panache.

That’s all I’m saying.

cornercorner
Username By alex | October 14th, 2009 at 3:55 pm
top comment
cornercorner

0-0 for all at halftime….argentina are soooo scared to make a mistake….ecuador doesnt really look good but there hanging in there

cornercorner
Username By Daryl | October 14th, 2009 at 4:20 pm
top comment
cornercorner

Chile 1-0 Ecuadaor

cornercorner
Username By Ian | October 14th, 2009 at 4:31 pm
top comment
cornercorner

Beat me to it, Daryl. Looks like Argentina’s man of the match might be Suazo.

cornercorner
Username By shane | October 14th, 2009 at 4:35 pm
top comment
cornercorner

What bore this match has turned into.

Posted from United States United States

cornercorner
Username By Daryl | October 14th, 2009 at 4:55 pm
top comment
cornercorner

Bolatti! 1-0 Argentina. Turns out Maradona is a tactical genius?

cornercorner
Username By chris | October 14th, 2009 at 4:56 pm
top comment
cornercorner

Argentina’s going to South Africa on the back of Humberto Suazo and Martin Caceres’ stupidity.

Whether Diego is going is another question entirely.

cornercorner
Username By alessio | October 14th, 2009 at 4:58 pm
top comment
cornercorner

If Argentina wins and Ecuador loses, who is in 5th?

cornercorner
Username By shane | October 14th, 2009 at 4:59 pm
top comment
cornercorner

Uruguay

Posted from United States United States

cornercorner
Username By Ian | October 14th, 2009 at 5:30 pm
top comment
cornercorner

Glad that Argentina is coming to the party. I do hope that they get rid of Maradona – a team with that much talent deserves better at the helm.

cornercorner
Username By Leon | October 14th, 2009 at 5:41 pm
top comment
cornercorner

Wow, Argentina in by a, dare I say it, masterstroke from Maradona. I don’t support Argentina but am very happy to see a trditional powerhouse book their ticket to the greatest show on Earth. I wouldn’t read too much into the messy qualification the Argies went thru in order to get to South Africa. It’s better to be messy now rather than later. You guys will be as good as gold come WC2010.

cornercorner
Username By Brian | October 15th, 2009 at 10:10 am
top comment
cornercorner

Argentina had better get their act together to make anything happen in South Africa. They are in serious jeopardy of making themselves look like more fools than they already have. I hope they train their butts off and start producing…

cornercorner
Username By edwin sanchezc | October 16th, 2009 at 8:47 am
top comment
cornercorner

It is not Israel has done nothing to bring peace. They have had peace with Egypt and Jordan for years now.

cornercorner
Username By SoccerFanatic | October 19th, 2009 at 10:35 am
top comment
cornercorner

argentina seemed to struggle just enough during qualification so that teams will underestimate their potential.

cornercorner


Leave a Reply





Send Your Tips!

Found a great story, photo or video that's perfect for World Cup Blog?
Email tips[at]worldcupblog[dot]org

Latest comments

Monthly Archives

closer
World Cup Blog