Uruguay had a special way to motivate yourself when facing Argentina in the quarterfinals of the Copa America on Saturday (16 / 7) or local time Sunday (17 / 7) morning hrs. Faced with the host that is fully supported by the fans obviously makes no underdog Uruguay. Moreover, Argentina showed the best performance while eliminating Costa Rica 3-0 in group stage matches.
However, Uruguay was determined to conquer the host. According to the striker Luis Suarez, the players are reminded by the success of previous generations when they beat Brazil 2-1 in the final of the historic 1950 World Cup in the Maracana.
The victory led Uruguay to be world champion's second time to record the history of Uruguayan football. They beat Brazil in front of his own supporters. And, it is the historic date of July 16.
Now, on July 16, 2011, Uruguay faced a situation that is not much different. They want to repeat such success. The similarity of the date that the player can indeed raise moral Uruguay. The result, Oscar Tabarez farm team won 5-4 (1-1) on penalties.
"July 16th is a historic date and we talked about it all day. We also want to make history," said Suarez.
"It's an amazing moment. I believe we deserve it. It's after the first round, the Russians (call for Diego Perez) was expelled. But justice finally served," said the Liverpool striker.
Suarez also praised the Uruguayan fans who travel to Santa Fe to support the national team.
"Facing the host obviously was not easy because we deal with the whole stadium. But we thank the fans and family who came to support us," he replied.
However, Uruguay was determined to conquer the host. According to the striker Luis Suarez, the players are reminded by the success of previous generations when they beat Brazil 2-1 in the final of the historic 1950 World Cup in the Maracana.
The victory led Uruguay to be world champion's second time to record the history of Uruguayan football. They beat Brazil in front of his own supporters. And, it is the historic date of July 16.
Now, on July 16, 2011, Uruguay faced a situation that is not much different. They want to repeat such success. The similarity of the date that the player can indeed raise moral Uruguay. The result, Oscar Tabarez farm team won 5-4 (1-1) on penalties.
"July 16th is a historic date and we talked about it all day. We also want to make history," said Suarez.
"It's an amazing moment. I believe we deserve it. It's after the first round, the Russians (call for Diego Perez) was expelled. But justice finally served," said the Liverpool striker.
Suarez also praised the Uruguayan fans who travel to Santa Fe to support the national team.
"Facing the host obviously was not easy because we deal with the whole stadium. But we thank the fans and family who came to support us," he replied.
