Uruguay's Brian Rodríguez: Cape Verde's Defense is Solid, We Are Warned

Uruguay's forward Brian Rodríguez has cautioned his team about Cape Verde's defensive capabilities, noting their solid performance in their debut match against Spain. "We saw the match against Spain and I think they did it very well; let's hope there are no surprises and we are the winner," Rodríguez stated at a press conference ahead of their Sunday encounter.

Rodríguez specifically highlighted Cape Verde's defensive prowess, which held Spain to a goalless draw in their World Cup opener. He anticipates a "very tactical" game against them. Uruguay also began their campaign with a draw against Saudi Arabia, a match where they showed contrasting performances in each half.

"The mentality in the second half was very good; in the first, we had a couple of chances; but the face we showed in the second is the face of Uruguay," Rodríguez asserted, referring to their comeback after conceding a goal in the first half. He aims for the team to replicate that second-half intensity against Cape Verde.

The match is scheduled to take place at the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, which has a capacity of nearly 65,000 spectators. This is the same venue where Uruguay drew 1-1 with Saudi Arabia. Rodríguez, who made his World Cup debut in the previous match, expressed his immense pride in fulfilling his dream of playing in the tournament.