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Uruguay Secure Comfortable Home Win Against Venezuela
Montevideo, Uruguay – Uruguay showcased their strength at the Estadio Centenario, defeating Venezuela in a match for the South American World Cup 2026 Qualifiers. The home team dominated possession with 59% compared to Venezuela’s 41% and converted two goals that made the difference.
The first goal came in the 43rd minute, thanks to R. Aguirre who finished precisely after an assist from M. Araujo. Just after the start of the second half, G. de Arrascaeta extended the lead in the 47th minute with a goal that didn’t required assistance.
The match was marked by intensity and fouls. Referee Raphael Claus showed a total of five yellow cards, three to Venezuelan players (Y. Herrera, J. Martinez, T. Segovia) and two to Uruguayans (R. Araujo, N. Nandez).
Despite having the same number of total shots (10), accuracy was key: Uruguay placed 5 shots on target, while Venezuela only managed one. Uruguay also dominated in corners with 10, compared to the single corner that Venezuela managed to generate. The Venezuelan team fought, but could not overcome the solid Uruguayan defense.
Final Score: Uruguay 2, Venezuela 0.
Substitutions venezuela: at minute 46 E. Bello came in and C. Casseres went out., at minute 46 J. Cadiz came in and Y. Soteldo went out., at minute 58 T. Segovia came in and J. Martinez went out., at minute 58 J. Savarino came in and D. Martinez went out., at minute 76 A. Gonzalez came in and J. Aramburu went out.
Substitutions uruguay: at minute 79 S. Caceres came in and R. Bentancur went out., at minute 85 G. Varela came in and N. Nandez went out., at minute 87 N. Fonseca came in and G. de Arrascaeta went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Uruguay
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Venezuela
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