by Michael Cardillo

Filed under: FIFA World Cup, International Soccer, International

For one day, at least, Diego Maradona can silence his critics and get the last laugh.

Lampooned, mocked and second-guessed throughout Argentina’s nearly disastrous 2010 World Cup qualifying campaign, Maradona can let out a massive sigh of relief after Wednesday’s 1-0 win against Uruguay in Montevideo, Uruguay. Argentina gains the fourth and final automatic CONMEBOL qualifying spot, while Uruguay moves into the playoff against either Costa Rica or Honduras.

Argentina Survives, Advances to 2010 World Cup originally appeared on Soccer FanHouse on Wed, 14 Oct 2009 20:20:00 EST . Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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