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Paraguay were difficult opponents: Uruguay coach

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Last Updated : Jun 21 2015 | 3:42 PM IST

Uruguay coach Oscar Tabarez has admitted that Paraguay caused his team problems in their Copa America Group B encounter, but was pleased to see his side progress following the 1-1 draw.

Jose Maria Gimenez gifted Uruguay the lead around the half-hour mark, but Lucas Barrios restored parity shortly before the half-time whistle on Saturday.

"It was a difficult game, just like we expected," Tabarez said at a press conference.

"It was a tough battle for possession with a lot of aerial play. We got some good chances toward the end of the first half. We have to stay a bit calmer in certain situations. We did well and get the chance to keep going in this tournament. It was a pretty even match, though. We wanted more from this game, but it did not happen."

Tabarez then went on to discuss his side's quarter-final against Chile and admitted Uruguay face a tough task.

"Chile have played some of the best football here at the Copa America. They have been playing at a very high level. Like all the teams still in there, they have a shot at winning the title.

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We will following the same path we're on. There is no magic formula. We have had some bad moments and some good ones."

Uruguay meet Chile on June 24 in Santiago.

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First Published: Jun 21 2015 | 3:28 PM IST

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