Argentina Vs Uruguay: 0-2
The Argentina vs Uruguay match in the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers Zone Conmebol was fierce. With the result of the match, "Argentina Vs Uruguay: 0-2'.
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| Uruguay's Ronald Araujo celebrates scoring its first goal with teammates against Argentina. (Photo: REUTERS) |
The match was fierce at Alberto Jose Armando Stadium or La Bombonera, Buenos Aires, on Thursday (11/16/2023).
The course of the match "Argentina vs Uruguay"
Heat tension colored the course of the match. Uruguay tried to control the course of the match. Argentina compensated with hard play.
In the 19th minute, a commotion broke out after Alexis Mac Allister fouled Maximiliano Araujo. Player shoving ensued between the two teams before the referee tolerated it.
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Minimal chances occurred throughout the first half. Argentina tried to fire several times, but the direction was still off.
Even Uruguay got a goal before the break. In the 41st minute, Ronald Araujo was able to break Emiliano Martinez's goal with a header, taking advantage of Matias Vina's crossing. The 1-0 score lasted until the break.
In the second half, aggressive play was still shown by Uruguay. Two tries were released through Darwin Nunez and Nicola De La Cruz, but his efforts were blocked by Argentina's rearguard.
Argentina is quite difficult to handle in the Uruguay game. There were almost no meaningful chances created by the defending World Cup champions.
Even Argentina conceded again. In the 87th minute, Darwin Nunez was able to break the opponent's goal through a quick counterattack. The 2-0 score lasted until the long whistle sounded.
This result makes Uruguay pack 10 points in the 2026 World Cup Qualification standings Zone Conmebol. La Celeste is still below Argentina, who still leads with 12 points from 5 matches.
"Argentina vs Uruguay" line-up
Argentina: Emiliano Martinez, Nahuel Molina, Cristian Romero, Nicolas Otamendi, Nicola Tagliafico (Marcos Acuna 80'), Rodrigo De Paul (Exequiel Palacios 64'), Alexis Mac Allister (Lautaro Martinez 46'), Enzo Fernandez, Lionel Messi, Nicolas Gonzalez (Angel Di Maria 53'), Julian Alvarez (Giovani Lo Celso 80')
Uruguay: Sergio Rochet, Matias Vina (Jose Maria Gimenez 46'), Mathias Olivera, Sebastian Caceres, Ronald Araujo, Federico Valverde, Manuel Ugarte, Maximiliano Araujo (Rodrigo Bentacur 62'), Nicolas De La Cruz, Facundo Pellistri (Agustin Canobbio 88'), Darwin Nunez (Federico Vinas 90')