The Case for Uruguay

Uruguay, Netherlands, Germany, Spain... the FINAL FOUR. And yet, everyone seems to think it's a final three. But don't you dare forget about the U. There's a few reasons not to underestimate this team:

1) They're playing the Netherlands. The Neds have been inconsistent and have yet to play 2 good halfs in ANY of their games. In addition, this is the first game they've played in the tourney where they are truly under pressure (they were the underdogs against Brasil, but not this time...). Bottom line, if you were Uruguay and you were able to pick which of these other 3 teams you were able to play, you'd pick the Orange every time.

2) Diego Forlan. This guy has been the player of the tourney hands down. (I know some of you are thinking, 'David Villa. Hello?') But you watch the games, no one has been more dangerous with his opportunities than Forlan. Nobody. And I have a new nickname for this guy: Mr. Jabulani. He seems to be the only player who's figured the thing out.

3) Fear the wounded animal. Everyone sees this game as a cinch for the Neds (especially with Suarez out for Uruguay) but I honestly don't see it. Suarez isn't why they've been so great defensively. Suarez isn't why Forlan has been the most dangerous long range scoring threat in the cup... Fear the wounded animal. And then, for the final, Suarez is back and... well...