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Spcl photos: Diego Forlan, The winner of WC Golden Ball |
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Spcl photos: Diego Forlan, The winner of WC Golden Ball
THE MAGICIAN The 31-year-old was always involved and hungry to impress whether it was the first or last minute of each and every game and following a telling contribution in the round of 16 win over South Korea, where Forlan crossed for Suarez to open the scoring in a 2-1 win, he again proved his Golden Ball credentials in the quarter-final. (Reuters Photo) |
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THE MAIN MAN Forlan spearheaded Uruguay's attack throughout the tournament and, despite not troubling the scorers in his country's opener against France, was off the mark with two goals in a terrific attacking display against hosts South Africa. (Reuters Photo) |
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THE GUIDING FORCE A man of the match display against Ghana saw him score a wonder strike from a free-kick before he kept his cool in the penalty shoot-out to help his side set up a semi-final clash with the Netherlands. (Reuters Photo) |
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THE SCORER Despite losing out against the Dutch, Forlan was hugely impressive once again as he beat goalkeeper Maarten Stekelenburg with a swerving long-range effort in a match where it was later revealed he had not even been anywhere near fully fit. (AP Photo) |
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THE PLAYMAKER Uruguay's loss was seemingly Forlan's gain as, in the 3-2 third place play-off defeat to Germany, the ex-Manchester United man was in imperious form as he showed sublime technique to volley home after 51 minutes before striking the bar with a dipping free-kick in the final seconds of the match. |