Rather than injuries or pre-match banter, the talking point in World Cup Jerseys this clash is the artificial surface in Saprissa which will apparently give the hosts a big advantage.
Costa Rica boss Rene Simoes commented, "It's a surface I don't like but my players are very used to it and that turns it into an advantage for us. With that, I see the tie much more levelled.''
Uruguay qualified in 2002 via the playoffs but failed in the same route in 2006 and boss Oscar Tabarez will be hoping for a repeat of the former.
Tabarez insists the pitch isn’t an issue, "The synthetic grass is nothing but one other issue for this duel. For us, the biggest concern is to reach the game in the best shape, have very clear what we plan to do in the field and how to stop the good things our rivals have.''
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