Match report

Uruguay Defeats Brazil 2-0 in World Cup Qualification South America

Uruguay
Uruguay
2–0
FT
Brazil
Brazil
Oct 18, 2023

Uruguay stunned Brazil with a 2-0 victory in their World Cup Qualification South America match, with goals from D. Núñez and N. de la Cruz. Despite Brazil's early substitutions and constant pressure, Uruguay's defense remained resilient, securing a crucial win in the tournament.

Key Facts

  • • Uruguay defeated Brazil 2-0
  • • D. Núñez scored the first goal in the 42nd minute
  • • N. de la Cruz scored the second goal in the 77th minute
  • • M. Araujo and D. Núñez provided key assists
  • • Brazil made multiple substitutions but could not find the back of the net
  • • Several yellow cards were issued to both teams throughout the match

Lineups

Uruguay

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 S. Rochet (G)
  • 8 N. Nandez (D)
  • 4 R. Araujo (D)
  • 2 S. Caceres (D)
  • 16 M. Olivera (D)
  • 15 F. Valverde (M)
  • 20 M. Ugarte (M)
  • 11 F. Pellistri (M)
  • 7 N. de la Cruz (M)
  • 13 M. Araujo (M)
  • 9 D. Nunez (F)

Substitutes

  • 21 F. Torres
  • 23 S. Mele
  • 3 Bruno Mendez
  • 10 G. de Arrascaeta
  • 19 S. Bueno
  • 6 C. Olivera
  • 12 F. Israel
  • 5 M. Vecino
  • 22 J. Piquerez
  • 14 A. Canobbio
  • 17 M. Vina
  • 18 B. Rodriguez

Brazil

Starting XI

  • 23 Ederson (G)
  • 13 Y. Couto (D)
  • 3 Marquinhos (D)
  • 4 Gabriel (D)
  • 16 Carlos Augusto (D)
  • 5 Casemiro (M)
  • 8 Bruno Guimaraes (M)
  • 11 Rodrygo (M)
  • 10 Neymar (M)
  • 7 Vinicius Junior (M)
  • 19 Gabriel Jesus (F)

Substitutes

  • 21 M. Cunha
  • 14 Adryelson
  • 1 Alisson
  • 6 Guilherme Arana
  • 22 Gerson
  • 18 David Neres
  • 20 Raphael Veiga
  • 15 Bremer
  • 17 Andre
  • 9 Richarlison
  • 12 Lucas Perri
  • 2 Emerson Royal

Timeline

  1. Uruguay
    10' Uruguay Card · Yellow Card
    R. Araujo

    Foul

  2. Uruguay
    21' Uruguay Card · Yellow Card
    D. Núñez

    Foul

  3. Uruguay
    42' Uruguay Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Núñez · Assist: M. Araujo
  4. Brazil
    45'+4 Brazil subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Neymar · On: Richarlison
  5. Brazil
    45'+5 Brazil Card · Yellow Card
    Rodrygo

    Foul

  6. Uruguay
    57' Uruguay Card · Yellow Card
    N. Nández

    Foul

  7. Uruguay
    68' Uruguay subst · Substitution 1
    Off: N. Nández · On: Bruno Méndez
  8. Brazil
    71' Brazil Card · Yellow Card
    Casemiro

    Foul

  9. Brazil
    73' Brazil subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Carlos Augusto · On: Guilherme Arana
  10. Brazil
    73' Brazil subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Y. Couto · On: David Neres
  11. Brazil
    77' Brazil Card · Yellow Card
    Ederson Moraes

    Argument

  12. Uruguay
    77' Uruguay Goal · Normal Goal
    N. de la Cruz · Assist: D. Núñez
  13. Brazil
    83' Brazil Card · Yellow Card
    Gabriel Jesus

    Foul

  14. Uruguay
    84' Uruguay subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Olivera · On: M. Viña
  15. Brazil
    84' Brazil subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Vinicius Junior · On: M. Cunha
  16. Brazil
    84' Brazil subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Bruno Guimaraes · On: Raphael Veiga
  17. Uruguay
    87' Uruguay subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Araujo · On: M. Vecino
  18. Uruguay
    88' Uruguay subst · Substitution 4
    Off: F. Pellistri · On: Joaquín Piquerez
  19. Brazil
    89' Brazil Card · Yellow Card
    M. Cunha

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Uruguay Brazil
Fouls 18 16
Pass Accuracy 78% 91%
Offsides 2 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 5 2
Corners 2 2
Total Passes 334 530
Yellow Cards 3 5
Blocked Shots 1 0
Shots on Target 2 0
xG — —
Shots off Target 2 2
Possession 39% 61%
Accurate Passes 259 480
Shots Inside Box 2 1
Saves — —
Shots Outside Box 3 1

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early yellow cards to Uruguay's R. Araujo and D. Núñez in the 10th and 21st minutes did not hinder their offensive capabilities.
  • ▸ D. Núñez's goal in the 42nd minute marked a turning point, giving Uruguay a crucial lead.
  • ▸ N. de la Cruz's goal in the 77th minute sealed the victory for Uruguay, despite Brazil's attempts to equalize.