“Hurts a lot,” Luis Suarez shares an emotional message to fans following Uruguay’s disappointing 2022 FIFA World Cup exit
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Luis Suarez was in tears after Uruguay's elimination from 2022 FIFA World Cup
Uruguay superstar Suarez sobbed as his squad was eliminated from the Qatar World Cup even after defeating Ghana 2-0 in their last group match. That victory appeared to be adequate to send Uruguay to the knockout stages. However, South Korea’s extra-time winner over Portugal transformed Group H in their favor.
Luis Suarez posted a sentimental text on his social media following the elimination of Uruguay from the FIFA World Cup 2022 on Saturday. Portugal won Group H, whereas South Korea and Uruguay ended with four points, with the former advancing because it netted more goals in the group stage.
Suarez was noticeably disturbed after the results, as he took to social media to applaud his country’s fans and assert that his squad gave it their everything in Qatar while defending his teammates. He tweeted :
“Saying goodbye to a World Cup hurts a lot, but we have the peace of mind that we left everything for our country. Proud to be Uruguayan even though they don’t respect us. Thanks to each of the Uruguayans who supported us in every part of the world!”
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Luis Suarez’s Uruguay beat Ghana 2-0 but fell short at the 2022 FIFA World Cup
A 2-0 triumph for Uruguay in their Group H clincher against Ghana hindered the African side from intricate payback for their World Cup quarterfinal setback in 2010, however, this throbbing success for the Uruguayans arrived at a significant expense. South Korea’s 2-1 victory against Portugal in the respective group allowed them to overtake both Uruguay and Ghana in the standings, ensuring that they will advance to the Round of 16 and throw each of these teams back to the house.
Uruguay believed they had accomplished ample in the opening half when Flamengo playmaker Giorgian de Arrascaeta scored a brace in a speedy sequence. They were Uruguay’s only goals in the group stages, and they showed crucial to their FIFA World Cup departure.
Ghana pushed strong in the second half to get ahead into the match, led by the threatening Mohammed Kudus. Substitute Osman Bukari also had numerous opportunities to score, but the splendid Rochet and his well-trained Uruguayan defensive line kept them at bay. Team manager Diego Alonso substituted Suarez and Darwin Nunez to end the game, but Uruguay’s strategy was quickly disrupted by what happened between Portugal and South Korea.
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