SALVADOR, Brazil -- Diego Forlan celebrated his 100th appearance for Uruguay in style, setting up one goal then scoring the winner in a 2-1 victory over Nigeria on Thursday to move his team within sight of the Confederations Cup semifinals. Andreas Athanasiou Jersey . Forlans decisive goal came in the 51st minute with a sweetly-struck left-footed drive, when he finished off a swift counterattack that involved all three of the South American champions forwards, starting with Luis Suarez and Edinson Cavani. Malaga defender Diego Lugano put Uruguay ahead in the 19th following a cross from Forlan and Chelsea midfielder John Obi Mikel equalized for Nigeria in the 37th. "(Forlan) is a top striker with the way he uses both feet and the way he handles the ball," Uruguay coach Oscar Tabarez said. "He showcased that talent tonight." Uruguay and Nigeria are level with three points each in Group B but Uruguay will be expected to win its next match against underdog Tahiti while Nigeria faces World Cup holder Spain. "Since the draw we knew that this was the huge match to play," Tabarez said. "We have taken a huge step toward the semifinals but were not there yet." Spain, which routed Tahiti 10-0 earlier Thursday, leads the group with a full six points, while Tahiti is last with none. However, Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi wasnt giving up yet. "Everything is achievable," he said. "It depends how bad you want it." At the Arena Fonte Nova on a warm and humid evening, the sparse crowd supported Nigeria, or rather rooted against Brazils southern neighbour Uruguay. Nigeria relied on long balls while Uruguay relied on a more deliberate approach. The 34-year-old Forlan won the Golden Ball trophy as the best player at the 2010 World Cup when Uruguay finished fourth and he rekindled some of that form in this match. For the opening goal, Forlan crossed toward the centre of the area and Edinson Cavani fooled Nigerias defence by letting the ball pass through his legs to the waiting Lugano, who slotted it in from close range. However, Lugano struggled at the other end and Mikel dribbled by him to launch a powerful shot into the top of the net to draw Nigeria level. Suarez started off the action that led to the winner by taking the ball near midfield then passed it across to Cavani who flicked it on to Forlan for an angled shot inside the area. It was Forlans 34th goal for Uruguay, moving him one ahead of Suarez into the squads all-time lead. Tabarez had considered removing Forlan from the lineup for this match but he played from the start as the 1 in an offensive 3-4-1-2 lineup behind Cavani and Suarez. "We had never played with the three strikers this way," Tabarez said. "Our intention from the outset was very clear. We played in Nigerias half at the start but then Nigeria turned the tables. At halftime we decided we needed to take over supremacy again. It wasnt showy football. We had to work hard." Keshi cited a lapse in concentration on Forlans goal. "Im very impressed with what my boys did," he said. "The difference was that Uruguays team has been together for six years vs. ours has been together for a year and a half. So I hope we can sustain this performance and add a little bit of personality." Nigeria opened the tournament by beating Tahiti 6-1 while Spain beat Uruguay 2-1. In the final round of group matches Sunday, Nigeria faces Spain in Fortaleza and Uruguay meets Tahiti in Recife. Nigeria, which nearly didnt show up at the tournament after players threatened a strike last week over bonuses, risks going home early Frans Nielsen Jersey . -- Peyton Manning will have all of his wide receivers available for the first time in a month when the Denver Broncos begin their playoff run Jan. 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After hammering both the Wallabies and Pumas - the latter albeit after a dogged 50-minute battle - the out-of-form Springboks look to be nothing more than road kill on the All Blacks journey to a 15th straight Test win.Put under huge pressure by Argentina last week, the All Blacks showed their class in first denying the Pumas tries they seemed certain to score and then jumping on the slightest opportunity to stay ahead in the game. That play was led by usual suspects Beauden Barrett and Ben Smith, while Julian Savea enjoyed his best game of 2016 with a typically bullocking display. The Springboks, meanwhile, barely troubled the Wallabies after scoring two early five-pointers from turnover ball; they were then left to lament some poor discipline as Australia came away with a six-point win.Team newsNew ZealandIt will be a proud day in the Savea household with Ardie joining Julian in the All Blacks starting side. 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De Klerk will be looking for an improved delivery in Christchurch this weekend, while any running opportunities will depend on the Springboks ability to match it with the All Blacks through the middle.Key stats- The Springboks havent beaten the All Blacks in New Zealand since 2009 when they triumphed 32-29 in Hamilton.- Julian Savea has scored 42 tries in 46 Tests, yet he has never crossed the stripe in six matches against South Africa.- The All Blacks have made an incredible 52 clean breaks in three Rugby Championship Tests this year while the Springboks have managed just 24.WeatherChristchurch looks set for a cloudy day on Saturday with a top of 19 degrees, though that will drop by kick-off. 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Perhaps the value way on this game is to take South Africa receiving 21.5 points start at $1.90?VerdictWhether its a reflection of the transitional phase of Springboks rugby, or merely the current All Blacks global superiority, its hard to see South Africa getting anywhere near New Zealand this weekend. They fell just two points short in London last year, but this is a far different outfit and one that has already been beaten by Ireland, Argentina and Australia. If they can disrupt the All Blacks lineout, and turn up defensively than the damage might be minimised; but there is just too much attacking class in this New Zealand side for them to be denied a 15th straight Test victory.New Zealand by 30. Cheap NFL Jerseys Cheap NFL Jerseys China Cheap Jerseys From China Cheap NFL Jerseys Authentic Wholesale Jerseys China Cheap NFL Jerseys China NFL Cheap Jerseys ' ' '