‘I believe in my players’ says Uruguay coach after World Cup exit

DISCONSOLATE: Uruguay’s Luis Suarez , 2nd from left, cries after the World Cup group H soccer match between Ghana and Uruguay, at the Al Janoub Stadium in Al Wakrah, Qatar. Pic: AP Photo/Manu Fernandez

Boss Diego Alonso refused to blame his Uruguay stars after they tumbled out of the World Cup.

Two first half goals from Giorgio de Arrascaeta, after Sergio Rochet saved Andre Ayew’s penalty, looked like sending Uruguay through as Group H runners up with a 2-0 win over Ghana.