22.06.2026 16:41
Galatasaray's former goalkeeper Fernando Muslera saw goals in his net due to two critical mistakes in his country Uruguay's 2-2 draw with Cape Verde, becoming the target of criticism. The experienced goalkeeper admitted his error, saying, 'I was late, I'm sorry.'
In the second week of Group H of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Uruguay and Cape Verde drew 2-2. Galatasaray's former goalkeeper Fernando Muslera, who was protecting Uruguay's goal, conceded 2 goals due to two critical mistakes.
URUGUAY FANS' REACTION
With this result, Uruguay's chance to advance from the group was jeopardized, and fans reacted to Fernando Muslera, advocating for the star player to be benched.
''IT'S SAD THAT TWO DIFFICULT SITUATIONS LED TO A DRAW''
The focus of the reactions, Uruguay's national team goalkeeper, made statements after the match, saying, "Unfortunately, we ended a match we worked hard on with a draw. Just like in the second half of the previous match, we kept pressing, trying, creating opportunities, but it's sad that two difficult situations led to a draw. But there is one more match to play, everything depends on us, and most importantly, that is the case."
''I WAS LATE, I AM SORRY''
Speaking about the goals he conceded, the experienced player admitted the criticisms were justified and said, "These are situations that always happen in football. In the first goal, the wall opened, costing me a second of reaction time. In the second goal, there was a poor clearance, and I tried to block it but I was late, I am sorry. I could have performed better. In the second goal, I tried to narrow the angle so he would make a bad control or something, but the opponent player had skill and scored the goal."