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Argentina Edges Uruguay in Tense World Cup Qualifier
Argentina secured a 1-0 victory over Uruguay in a hard-fought match at the Estadio Centenario in Montevideo, as part of the 2026 World Cup South American Qualifiers, matchday 13. The game, played on March 21st, 2025, at 11:30 PM, was characterized by its intensity and disciplinary issues. Thiago Almada’s 68th-minute goal, assisted by Julián Álvarez, proved to be the difference. Although Uruguay enjoyed more possession (55%), Argentina were more clinical in front of goal, registering 12 shots (4 on target) compared to Uruguay’s 6 (2 on target). Discipline played a role, with Uruguay receiving two yellow cards and Argentina one yellow and one red card in the closing stages. Despite the defeat, Uruguay created chances but lacked the cutting edge to find an equalizer. The match was officiated by Juan Gabriel Benitez from Paraguay.
Substitutions uruguay: at minute 42 N. de la Cruz came in and G. de Arrascaeta went out., at minute 58 B. Rodriguez came in and F. Pellistri went out., at minute 72 F. Vinas came in and D. Nunez went out., at minute 72 R. Aguirre came in and F. Valverde went out.
Substitutions argentina: at minute 69 N. Gonzalez came in and G. Simeone went out., at minute 80 E. Palacios came in and A. Mac Allister went out., at minute 87 L. Balerdi came in and L. Paredes went out., at minute 87 A. Correa came in and T. Almada went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Uruguay
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Argentina
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