Match report

Uruguay Defeats Bolivia 3-0 in World Cup Qualification South America

Uruguay
Uruguay
3–0
FT
Bolivia
Bolivia
Nov 21, 2023

Uruguay triumphed over Bolivia with a convincing 3-0 win in the South American World Cup Qualification, with goals from D. Núñez and an own goal by Gabriel Villamil. The victory solidifies Uruguay's position in the qualification standings, while Bolivia struggles to find its footing in the tournament.

Key Facts

  • • D. Núñez scored two goals for Uruguay (15', 71')
  • • Gabriel Villamil scored an own goal for Uruguay (39')
  • • Bolivia received two yellow cards (Gabriel Villamil 59', R. Vaca 64')
  • • Uruguay made five substitutions (N. de la Cruz, D. Núñez, F. Pellistri, R. Bentancur, C. Olivera)
  • • Bolivia made five substitutions (J. Quinteros, Leonel Justiniano, R. Ramallo, M. Moreno, H. Cuellar)

Lineups

Uruguay

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 S. Rochet (G)
  • 4 R. Araujo (D)
  • 2 J. M. Gimenez (D)
  • 3 S. Caceres (D)
  • 17 M. Vina (D)
  • 15 F. Valverde (M)
  • 6 R. Bentancur (M)
  • 7 N. de la Cruz (M)
  • 11 F. Pellistri (F)
  • 19 D. Nunez (F)
  • 8 C. Olivera (F)

Substitutes

  • 23 S. Mele
  • 12 F. Israel
  • 18 Bruno Mendez
  • 13 G. Varela
  • 20 F. Carballo
  • 14 A. Canobbio
  • 10 G. de Arrascaeta
  • 21 F. Torres
  • 22 F. Vinas
  • 9 L. Suarez

Bolivia

Formation: 4-5-1

Starting XI

  • 23 G. Viscarra (G)
  • 2 J. Quinteros (D)
  • 4 L. Haquin (D)
  • 21 J. Sagredo (D)
  • 14 M. Villarroel (D)
  • 18 R. Ramallo (M)
  • 15 G. Villamil (M)
  • 6 L. Justiniano (M)
  • 10 R. Vaca (M)
  • 17 R. Fernandez (M)
  • 9 Marcelo Moreno (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 C. Lampe
  • 3 J. Herrera
  • 5 H. Cuellar
  • 7 Miguelito
  • 8 D. Bejarano
  • 11 C. Algaranaz
  • 12 R. Cordano
  • 13 J. Reinoso
  • 16 J. Chura
  • 19 J. Arrascaita
  • 20 P. Vaca
  • 22 B. Miranda

Timeline

  1. Uruguay
    15' Uruguay Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Núñez · Assist: F. Pellistri
  2. Uruguay
    39' Uruguay Goal · Own Goal
    Gabriel Villamil
  3. Bolivia
    59' Bolivia Card · Yellow Card
    Gabriel Villamil

    Foul

  4. Bolivia
    64' Bolivia Card · Yellow Card
    R. Vaca

    Foul

  5. Bolivia
    65' Bolivia subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Quinteros · On: D. Bejarano
  6. Bolivia
    65' Bolivia subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Leonel Justiniano · On: C. Algarañaz
  7. Uruguay
    71' Uruguay Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Núñez · Assist: N. de la Cruz
  8. Uruguay
    73' Uruguay subst · Substitution 1
    Off: N. de la Cruz · On: G. de Arrascaeta
  9. Uruguay
    73' Uruguay subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Núñez · On: Luis Suárez
  10. Uruguay
    77' Uruguay subst · Substitution 3
    Off: F. Pellistri · On: F. Torres
  11. Uruguay
    86' Uruguay subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Rodrigo Bentancur · On: F. Carballo
  12. Bolivia
    86' Bolivia subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. Ramallo · On: J. Arrascaita
  13. Uruguay
    87' Uruguay subst · Substitution 5
    Off: C. Olivera · On: A. Canobbio
  14. Bolivia
    87' Bolivia subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Moreno · On: J. Reinoso
  15. Bolivia
    90'+3 Bolivia subst · Substitution 5
    Off: R. Vaca · On: H. Cuellar

Match Stats

Stat Uruguay Bolivia
Fouls 10 11
Pass Accuracy 89% 73%
Offsides 0 2
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 18 4
Corners 7 1
Total Passes 639 287
Yellow Cards 0 2
Blocked Shots 4 1
Shots on Target 4 0
xG — —
Shots off Target 10 3
Possession 69% 31%
Accurate Passes 566 209
Shots Inside Box 11 2
Saves 0 2
Shots Outside Box 7 2

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ D. Núñez opened the scoring in the 15th minute with an assist from F. Pellistri, setting the tone for Uruguay's dominance.
  • ▸ The own goal by Gabriel Villamil in the 39th minute further demoralized Bolivia and secured Uruguay's lead.
  • ▸ N. de la Cruz and F. Torres entered the game as substitutes, maintaining Uruguay's control and ensuring the victory.