URUGUAY’S MIDFIELD A CREATIVE MESS

Matias Vecino

Uruguay

Vs Egypt

Vs Saudi Arabia

Uruguay’s soft centre where Rodrigo Bentacur, 20, and Matias Vecino, 26, pull the strings showed against Saudi Arabia. Uruguay attempted 51 forward passes against Egypt, completing 39. But on Wednesday, they only attempted 37, completing 23. So it fell from 77% to 62%. That they attempted fewer forward passes against a weaker side such as Saudi Arabia should be a cause of concern. Forward Passes Forward Passes attempted Completed Forward Passes accuracy (%)