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Uruguay Dominates Venezuela in a Yellow Card-Filled Match
Uruguay defeated Venezuela 2-0 in a World Cup 2026 South American qualifying match played at the Estadio Monumental de Maturín.
The game began with a fast pace, with both teams looking for victory. Uruguay had possession of the ball for most of the match, but Venezuela also created danger in front of the rival goal.
The first goal came in the 32nd minute, after a good pass from Luis Suárez was finished by Darwin Núñez. Uruguay increased the lead in the 70th minute with a beautiful goal from Federico Valverde.
The match was marred by the number of yellow cards, with a total of 7 for Venezuela and 4 for Uruguay. Referee Raphael Claus, from Brazil, had to keep order on several occasions.
Despite the defeat, Venezuela had the chance to cut the deficit in the 80th minute, but a shot from Yeferson Soteldo went just wide. Uruguay took all three points in a match they controlled from start to finish.
Statistics:
* Possession: Venezuela 44%, Uruguay 56%
* Shots: Venezuela 20 (6 on target, 7 off target), Uruguay 8 (2 on target, 2 off target)
* Corners: Venezuela 5, Uruguay 5
* Fouls: Venezuela 7, Uruguay 16
* Yellow cards: Venezuela 3, Uruguay 4
* Red cards: None
Key Events:
* 27′: Yellow card for Matías Ugarte (Uruguay)
* 27′: Yellow card for Cristian Casseres (Venezuela)
* 53′: Yellow card for Brian Rodríguez (Uruguay)
* 65′: Yellow card for Miguel Merentiel (Uruguay)
* 67′: Yellow card for Miguel Navarro (Venezuela)
* 89′: Yellow card for Josef Martínez (Venezuela)
* 90′: Yellow card for Edinson Martínez (Uruguay)
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Substitutions uruguay: at minute 5 N. Marichal came in and S. Caceres went out., at minute 46 Miguel Merentiel came in and M. Araujo went out., at minute 54 F. Torres came in and B. Rodriguez went out., at minute 88 M. Saracchi came in and F. Pellistri went out., at minute 88 N. Fonseca came in and F. Torres went out.
Substitutions venezuela: at minute 59 J. Savarino came in and T. Segovia went out., at minute 59 D. Machis came in and E. Bello went out., at minute 82 T. Rincon came in and C. Casseres went out., at minute 90 J. Cadiz came in and S. Rondon went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Venezuela
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Uruguay
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