Maarten Stekelenburg who had a fine performance on the tournament, didn't look too good in both lost goal. Forlan's shot was good and strong, but it could be saved. Stekelenburg slightly touched the ball, but I think he was late with that save. In 90' Maxi Pereira catched him off guard. A few more minutes and Uruguay could score third goal and make the result even ;)
Fernando Muslera didn't looked as self-confident as in Uruguay - Ghana game. Giovanni Van Bronckhorst shot was strong, fast and send precisely in the top right corner of the goal. Perhaps if Muslera started to move into that direction he could bounce the ball. But then again, it's easy to say when you see it in tv. Wesley Sneijder's goal shouldn't be count in I think, as Robin van Persie made an impression that he intends to touch the ball. Muslera had to stay on the line till the very last moment, keeping an eye on him. When Sneijder send the ball into the net it was too late for a sucessful save. Third goal - no chance to save it.
Stekelenburg and Muslera made 4 saves each.
Maarten Stekelenburg
Fernando Muslera
Keep my fingers crossed for Uruguay in tomorrow's 3rd place match!
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