Paraguay 1 - Uruguay 1

Uruguay welcomed Paraguay to Montevideo.  I think everyone would agree that it would be best never to speak of the first half again.  It ended 0-0.

In the second period, the match finally sprung to life.  Seven minutes in, Uruguay really should have been granted a penalty when Edinson Cavani was held around his waist by Cristian Riveros and pulled to the ground on a corner kick play, but no foul was marked.  With only a dozen minutes left, Nicolas Lodeiro nearly put Uruguay in front, but a flying save by Paraguay goalkeeper Diego Barreto denied him.  He had no answer three minutes later, however, when Luis Suarez (pictured, blue) volleyed home to the far side netting after a perfect cross from Lodeiro.  However, but four minutes later, Paraguay had knotted the score.  A defensive header from Uruguay centerback Diego Lugano was flicked on backwards, allowing Edgar Benitez to pip a goal for Paraguay.  In stoppage time, Barreto made a kick save while Suarez was able to kick the ball, preserving the 1-1 draw for Paraguay that held true through the final whistle. 

Goals
Uruguay
Luis Suarez 81

Paraguay
Edgar Benitez 85

Match Reports:
http://www.zonalmarking.net/2013/03/25/uruguay-1-1-paraguay-tactics/

Highlights:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=giBE2qQTZbo