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Fans react as Manchester United star Edinson Cavani features for Uruguay against Chile
Manchester United star Edinson Cavani played the whole 90 minutes as Uruguay drew 1-1 with Chile in the Copa America.
The tie gives the South American giants their first point in the competition. They had earlier opened their campaign with a 1-0 loss to Argentina.
Cavani led the line for his country, looking to add to his international goal tally of 51. While it was his strike partner Luis Suarez who eventually drew Uruguay level, Cavani did his best to trouble the Chilean defence. He even went close to settling the game with a late attempt that went wide.
Cavani had three shots in total over the course of the game. He managed to create two chances, touching the ball 42 times. The United ace also made six ball recoveries.
It was however a frustrating night given the lack of service he received from the Uruguayan midfield. While we wish him the best for the tournament, an early return to Carrington to rest and recuperate ahead of the new campaign would be a welcome sight.
We now take a look at how some fans reacted to his performance on Twitter.
Fans react as Cavani plays 90 minutes for Uruguay vs Chile
You too good cavani 🙌
— Ugochukwu (@Ugochuk44588522) June 21, 2021
✊El Matador🏹🏹🏹
— Yeşim🏆#GSPSG🏆 (@Yesim_GalaParis) June 21, 2021
He gets even less service in Uruguay
— PrometheusTV (@TvPrometheus) June 21, 2021
Edinson Cavani Game by Numbers
— United Analytics (@UnitedAnalytic3) June 22, 2021
Rating : 6.9
Minutes Played : 90
Shots : 3
Key Passes : 2
Total Passes : 30
Dribbles Completed % : 33
Total Tackles : 1
Interceptions : 1
Total Duels : 10
Duels Win % : 30
Fouls Committed : 1
Let me go and watch my beautiful striker, Edinson Cavani 😛 #CopaAmerica
— Uncle Wilsøn™ (@iam_wilsons) June 21, 2021
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Would happily accept a world where Luis Suarez and Edison Cavani were kept eternally young, scoring goals for Uruguay forever*
— Terry Denness (@Terry_Denness89) June 21, 2021
*Except against England
El Matador. Get the COPA AMERICA TROPHY pic.twitter.com/Sxgk8R1R5v
— Skol -utd – (@Flashstormer) June 21, 2021
