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Uruguay and Italy will contest third place of the Confederations Cup 2013 when the two sides meet on Sunday afternoon.
There are a number of factors that could sway the battle between Italy and Uruguay in the Confederations Cup third place match. Here are the x-factors that will decide the game.
Third place matches are usually wide open affairs with both teams earning a plethora of scoring chances. The spotlight will likely shine brightest on defenders as they do their best to impede scoring chances and goals. Here is how Italy and Uruguay look on the defensive end of the field.
Goalies make key stops. Forwards score goals and defenders slow down opposing offenses. However, the pace of the game is controlled in the midfield. The match between Italy and Uruguay will be an open affair, but the team with the better midfield fluidity will likely seize the day and win third place in the Confederations Cup.
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Goal scoring always decides the outcome of any game and the team's top scorers will play a huge role in the third place game between Italy and Uruguay. One team has a trio of terrific scorers while its opponent is lacking its central forward and must rely on unknown talents to carry the day. Here is how Italy and Uruguay's forwards compare to one another.
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