Uruguay manager screams at reporter after World Cup elimination
New York Post • • sports
Key Points:
- Uruguay was eliminated from the World Cup after a 1-0 loss to Spain in their final group-stage match, needing at least a draw to advance.
- Uruguay goalkeeper Fernando Muslera made a critical error leading to Spain's winning goal and was substituted at halftime by his own request.
- Uruguay head coach Marcelo Bielsa expressed frustration post-match, both at the loss and during a pitchside interview where he shouted at a journalist to hurry up.
- Bielsa took responsibility for Uruguay’s poor performance, stating the team should have earned more points but acknowledged mistakes contributed to their early exit.
- Uruguay finished with only two points from three games, while Spain and Cape Verde advanced from Group H, marking a historic achievement for Cape Verde.
