Old Foes. Uruguay had locked horns with Portugal last time around in Russia, and this time, they were looking to get another one over Ronaldo and company. With great expectations, La Gran Uruguaya in New York opened its doors to fans of La Celeste for this pivotal Group H match, serving up traditional pastries, excellent meat, and classic drinks to set the tone for the afternoon. With such a warm atmosphere, it felt like watching a game in any Montevideo shop. The second half brought us a roller coaster of emotions, though, and the Uruguayans at the restaurant could barely contain their anguish as their country failed to equalize on a handful of occasions. With this result, the final group stage match against Ghana will essentially become a knockout game for both nations. It’s another old rival that Uruguay must face, and the “charruas” will be hoping it goes better than today. For neutrals, it’s a dream do-or-die scenario.
📍La Gran Uruguaya, Jackson Heights, NY
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