Edinson Cavani surpasses Ronaldo yet damage could hose Uruguay's long haul trusts

Edinson Cavani surpasses Ronaldo yet damage could hose Uruguay's long haul trusts 

SOCHI, Russia - Three focuses from Uruguay's 2-1 prevail upon Portugal in the round of 16 at the World Cup:

1. Cavani conveys as Uruguay send Portugal home

Edinson Cavani delivered the most noteworthy worldwide execution of his profession with two staggering objectives to send Uruguay into the World Cup quarterfinals - however a second-half calf damage against Portugal has now left the Paris Saint-Germain striker confronting a fight to be fit for Friday's last-eight matchup against France.

In another throbbing World Cup conflict - a long way from the terrible, protective diversion numerous had expected in Sochi - the oft-scrutinized Cavani scored an exceptional first-half header and after that a magnificent twisting exertion on 62 minutes to demonstrate his class on the greatest stage

Pepe's going equalizer on 55 minutes had given Portugal trust, however Cavani, who has earned a notoriety for neglecting to convey in the most vital amusements for club and nation, hushed his commentators with an essential exhibit of focus forward play.

In any case, his wellness will now be a noteworthy stress for Uruguay, who appeared in this diversion that they have the certifications to go the distance in Russia - if El Matador is sound.

Mentor Oscar Tabarez talked on the ball about his group's harmony and profound established solidarity, with a considerable lot of his players having first developed amid Uruguay's 2011 Copa America triumph, and their club mindset was on appear against Portugal.

No group works harder than Uruguay, and they have an extreme, restrained protection marshaled by Diego Godin, an unflinching midfield and world-class objective scorers Cavani and Luis Suarez.

Be that as it may, with Cavani in such staggering structure, it will be gigantic hit to Uruguay's expectations against France if the previous Napoli striker passes up a great opportunity.

With or without Cavani, however, Uruguay will make it extreme for France and ought not be composed off.

Edinson Cavani came up enormous for Uruguay on the huge stage with two splendid objectives. Francisco Seco/Ap Photo

2. Stop Ronaldo, stop Portugal

It is an allegation regularly leveled at Portugal that they are a toothless group if Cristiano Ronaldo has an off day, yet their triumph in the Euro 2016 last with their charm missing a large portion of the amusement through damage is utilized as the ideal riposte to that recommendation.

Without their star man, Portugal won their first real respect by vanquishing France in Paris, however as great as that achievement might have been, the French likewise had a major influence in their own particular destruction.

Against Uruguay, however, we saw the truth of Portugal's overreliance on the Real Madrid forward.

At 33, Ronaldo is as yet the most imperative player in Fernando Santos' group, yet it truly is a case that in the event that you stop Ronaldo, you beat Portugal.

He didn't deal with a pinch of the ball in the Uruguay punishment region amid a baffling first half when his solitary exertion was a free kick that was hindered by the divider.

Ronaldo took safeguards from Pepe, enabling the protector to head in the equalizer, yet this was a night when no one else could go to the gathering and facilitate the imaginative weight on the Real Madrid whiz.

Bernardo Silva neglected to convey, and youth Goncalo Guedes was additionally absent nearby Ronaldo.

Portugal have been dragged to uncommon statures by Ronaldo throughout the years, however he currently needs assistance to keep them among the world's first class.

Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal couldn't move anything in assault versus miserly Uruguay.
3. Uruguay strike back for South America

This was a major win for Uruguay, yet it was additionally an essential triumph for South America considering the European predominance of this World Cup up until this point.

With France thumping out Argentina in Kazan prior in the day, the loss of Uruguay only a couple of hours after the fact would have left just Brazil and Colombia flying the banner for the landmass of South America.

Be that as it may, by vanquishing the prevailing European champions, the two-time World Cup victors will confront France in Nizhny Novgorod on Friday bearing in mind the end goal of making it to the elimination rounds and keeping alive the possibility of an all-South American conflict in the last.

Europe has won the previous three World Cups, with Italy, Spain and Germany getting to be title holders since Brazil last took the trophy back to South America in 2002.

There are numerous conceivable elements for Europe's hold on the World Cup, however South America's commitment to the world diversion is in any event on a standard with Europe, with such a significant number of its players featuring for European clubs.

Luis Suarez, Lionel Messi, Cavani, Neymar thus numerous others are driving lights in Europe, so it is urgent for the diversion that South America dives deep into this World Cup.