Uruguay vs Argentina, 2022 World Cup Qualifying - CONMEBOL
· FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CONMEBOLEarly Di Maria goal gives Argentina win at Uruguay in CONMEBOL qualifier
Argentina started without Lionel Messi but a moment of magic from Angel Di Maria was enough to give them a 1-0 win over Uruguay.
Match Timeline
- 0': Lineups are announced and players are warming up.
- 0': First Half begins.
- 1': Foul by Matías Vecino (Uruguay).
- 1': Giovani Lo Celso (Argentina) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 3': Corner, Uruguay. Conceded by Cristian Romero.
- 5': Attempt blocked. Rodrigo Bentancur (Uruguay) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.
- 5': Attempt saved. Nahitan Nández (Uruguay) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Rodrigo Bentancur.
- 7': Goal! Uruguay 0, Argentina 1. Ángel Di María (Argentina) left footed shot from the right side of the box to the top left corner. Assisted by Paulo Dybala.
- 9': Foul by Guido Rodríguez (Argentina).
- 9': Luis Suárez (Uruguay) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 10': Attempt missed. Luis Suárez (Uruguay) right footed shot from outside the box is just a bit too high from a direct free kick.
- 12': Foul by Paulo Dybala (Argentina).
- 12': Joaquín Piquerez (Uruguay) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 12': Foul by Rodrigo Bentancur (Uruguay).
- 12': Rodrigo de Paul (Argentina) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 13': Foul by Brian Rodríguez (Uruguay).
- 13': Paulo Dybala (Argentina) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 14': Attempt missed. Luis Suárez (Uruguay) right footed shot from the right side of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Matías Vecino.
- 14': Foul by Matías Vecino (Uruguay).
- 14': Guido Rodríguez (Argentina) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 15': Offside, Argentina. Rodrigo de Paul tries a through ball, but Lautaro Martínez is caught offside.
- 16': Foul by José Giménez (Uruguay).
- 16': Lautaro Martínez (Argentina) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 18': Foul by Paulo Dybala (Argentina).
- 18': Lucas Torreira (Uruguay) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 18': Paulo Dybala (Argentina) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 19': Hand ball by Brian Rodríguez (Uruguay).
- 21': Foul by Nahitan Nández (Uruguay).
- 21': Marcos Acuña (Argentina) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 28': Foul by Nahitan Nández (Uruguay).
- 28': Guido Rodríguez (Argentina) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 30': Foul by Rodrigo Bentancur (Uruguay).
- 30': Guido Rodríguez (Argentina) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 31': Attempt missed. Luis Suárez (Uruguay) left footed shot from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the left.
- 31': Luis Suárez (Uruguay) hits the left post with a right footed shot from outside the box.
- 34': Corner, Uruguay. Conceded by Cristian Romero.
- 38': Corner, Uruguay. Conceded by Nicolás Otamendi.
- 41': Foul by Lucas Torreira (Uruguay).
- 41': Lautaro Martínez (Argentina) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 42': Attempt saved. Matías Vecino (Uruguay) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Luis Suárez.
- 43': Corner, Uruguay. Conceded by Cristian Romero.
- 44': Attempt missed. Luis Suárez (Uruguay) right footed shot from the right side of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Brian Rodríguez with a cross following a corner.
- 45'+1': First Half ends, Uruguay 0, Argentina 1.
- 45': Second Half begins Uruguay 0, Argentina 1.
- 45': Substitution, Argentina. Joaquín Correa replaces Paulo Dybala.
- 45': Substitution, Uruguay. Facundo Torres replaces Brian Rodríguez.
- 47': Attempt saved. Nahitan Nández (Uruguay) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the top centre of the goal.
- 47': Foul by Nahitan Nández (Uruguay).
- 47': Marcos Acuña (Argentina) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 48': Diego Godín (Uruguay) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 48': Foul by Nahuel Molina (Argentina).
- 48': Foul by Martín Cáceres (Uruguay).
- 48': Giovani Lo Celso (Argentina) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 48': Martín Cáceres (Uruguay) is shown the yellow card for a bad foul.
- 49': Facundo Torres (Uruguay) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 49': Foul by Nahuel Molina (Argentina).
- 50': Attempt missed. Joaquín Piquerez (Uruguay) left footed shot from the left side of the box misses to the left.
- 50': Foul by Lautaro Martínez (Argentina).
- 50': Martín Cáceres (Uruguay) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 51': Foul by Joaquín Correa (Argentina).
- 51': José Giménez (Uruguay) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 54': Hand ball by Nahitan Nández (Uruguay).
- 54': Diego Godín (Uruguay) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 54': Foul by Lautaro Martínez (Argentina).
- 55': Substitution, Argentina. Papu Gómez replaces Lautaro Martínez.
- 55': Substitution, Argentina. Ángel Correa replaces Ángel Di María.
- 59': Foul by Nahitan Nández (Uruguay).
- 59': Rodrigo de Paul (Argentina) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 59': Attempt missed. Papu Gómez (Argentina) left footed shot from the left side of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Nicolás Otamendi.
- 60': Facundo Torres (Uruguay) wins a free kick on the left wing.
- 60': Foul by Nahuel Molina (Argentina).
- 63': Corner, Uruguay. Conceded by Emiliano Martínez.
- 64': Substitution, Uruguay. Agustín Álvarez Martínez replaces Matías Vecino.
- 65': Foul by Lucas Torreira (Uruguay).
- 65': Rodrigo de Paul (Argentina) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 67': Foul by Agustín Álvarez Martínez (Uruguay).
- 67': Rodrigo de Paul (Argentina) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 69': Offside, Uruguay. Martín Cáceres tries a through ball, but Nahitan Nández is caught offside.
- 70': Hand ball by Facundo Torres (Uruguay).
- 70': Foul by Rodrigo Bentancur (Uruguay).
- 70': Giovani Lo Celso (Argentina) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 73': Foul by Marcos Acuña (Argentina).
- 73': Martín Cáceres (Uruguay) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 74': Attempt blocked. Joaquín Correa (Argentina) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Giovani Lo Celso.
- 74': Corner, Argentina. Conceded by Rodrigo Bentancur.
- 75': Attempt blocked. Joaquín Correa (Argentina) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Papu Gómez with a cross.
- 75': Attempt saved. Joaquín Correa (Argentina) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Nahuel Molina.
- 76': Substitution, Argentina. Lionel Messi replaces Giovani Lo Celso.
- 76': Substitution, Uruguay. Mauro Arambarri replaces Rodrigo Bentancur because of an injury.
- 78': Attempt blocked. Lucas Torreira (Uruguay) right footed shot from outside the box is blocked.
- 78': Attempt missed. Joaquín Piquerez (Uruguay) left footed shot from outside the box misses to the right.
- 78': Offside, Uruguay. Agustín Álvarez Martínez tries a through ball, but Luis Suárez is caught offside.
- 80': Attempt missed. Mauro Arambarri (Uruguay) right footed shot from outside the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Luis Suárez.
- 81': Substitution, Argentina. Exequiel Palacios replaces Rodrigo de Paul.
- 81': Substitution, Uruguay. Fernando Gorriarán replaces Nahitan Nández.
- 82': Attempt saved. Joaquín Correa (Argentina) right footed shot from the right side of the six yard box is saved in the bottom right corner.
- 82': Corner, Argentina. Conceded by Fernando Muslera.
- 82': Facundo Torres (Uruguay) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 82': Foul by Nahuel Molina (Argentina).
- 84': Corner, Uruguay. Conceded by Cristian Romero.
- 84': Attempt missed. Agustín Álvarez Martínez (Uruguay) header from the centre of the box is just a bit too high. Assisted by Joaquín Piquerez with a cross following a corner.
- 86': Attempt saved. Agustín Álvarez Martínez (Uruguay) right footed shot from outside the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Luis Suárez.
- 87': Foul by Facundo Torres (Uruguay).
- 87': Nahuel Molina (Argentina) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 87': Foul by Joaquín Correa (Argentina).
- 87': José Giménez (Uruguay) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 89': Attempt missed. Lucas Torreira (Uruguay) right footed shot from outside the box misses to the right.
- 89': Fernando Gorriarán (Uruguay) wins a free kick on the right wing.
- 89': Foul by Marcos Acuña (Argentina).
- 90'+1': Attempt missed. Agustín Álvarez Martínez (Uruguay) right footed shot from the centre of the box misses to the left. Assisted by Luis Suárez.
- 90'+2': Foul by Fernando Gorriarán (Uruguay).
- 90'+2': Ángel Correa (Argentina) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
- 90'+3': Attempt missed. Lionel Messi (Argentina) left footed shot from outside the box is high and wide to the left. Assisted by Marcos Acuña.
- 90'+3': Fernando Gorriarán (Uruguay) wins a free kick in the attacking half.
- 90'+3': Foul by Ángel Correa (Argentina).
- 90'+4': Corner, Uruguay. Conceded by Cristian Romero.
- 90'+5': Attempt blocked. Agustín Álvarez Martínez (Uruguay) right footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Joaquín Piquerez with a headed pass.
- 90'+5': Attempt missed. José Giménez (Uruguay) header from the right side of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Martín Cáceres following a corner.
- 90'+5': Second Half ends, Uruguay 0, Argentina 1.
- 0': Match ends, Uruguay 0, Argentina 1.
Statistics
 ARG |
URU |
|
|---|---|---|
| 14 | Fouls | 20 |
| 1 | Yellow Cards | 1 |
| 0 | Red Cards | 0 |
| 1 | Offsides | 2 |
| 2 | Corner Kicks | 7 |
| 4 | Saves | 2 |
| 64.3 | Possession | 35.7 |
| 7 | SHOTS | 19 |
| 3 | ON GOAL | 4 |
| 0.4 | On Target % | 0.2 |
| 0 | Penalty Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Penalty Kicks Taken | 0 |
| 492 | Accurate Passes | 215 |
| 586 | Passes | 302 |
| 0.8 | Pass Completion % | 0.7 |
| 1 | Accurate Crosses | 6 |
| 4 | Crosses | 30 |
| 0.3 | Cross % | 0.2 |
| 63 | Long Balls | 40 |
| 31 | Accurate Long Balls | 14 |
| 0.5 | Long Balls % | 0.4 |
| 2 | Blocked Shots | 3 |
| 14 | Effective Tackles | 5 |
| 17 | Tackles | 12 |
| 0.8 | Tackle % | 0.4 |
| 10 | Interceptions | 5 |
| 34 | Effective Clearances | 3 |
| 34 | Clearances | 3 |
Game Information
Competition: FIFA World Cup Qualifying - CONMEBOL
Venue: Estadio Campeón del Siglo
Location: Montevideo, Uruguay
Attendance: 30,000
Venue: Estadio Campeón del Siglo
Location: Montevideo, Uruguay
Attendance: 30,000
WCQ - CONMEBOL Table
| # | TEAM | GP | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Argentina | 11 | +13 | 22 |
| 2 | Uruguay | 11 | +8 | 19 |
| 3 | Colombia | 11 | +6 | 19 |
| 4 | Brazil | 11 | +6 | 17 |
Line-Ups
Uruguay (4-1-4-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Fernando Muslera (GK) |
| 3 | Diego Godín |
| 2 | José María Giménez |
| 14 | Lucas Torreira |
| 17 | Joaquín Piquerez |
| 22 | Martín Cáceres  |
| 6 | Rodrigo Bentancur |
| 5 | Matías Vecino |
| 16 | Brian Rodríguez |
| 8 | Nahitan Nández |
| 9 | Luis Suárez |
Argentina (4-2-3-1)
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 23 | Emiliano Martínez (GK) |
| 19 | Nicolás Otamendi |
| 13 | Cristian Romero |
| 8 | Marcos Acuña |
| 5 | Nahuel Molina |
| 21 | Paulo Dybala |
| 18 | Guido Rodríguez |
| 7 | Rodrigo De Paul |
| 22 | Lautaro Martínez |
| 20 | Giovani Lo Celso |
| 11 | Ángel Di María |
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