Match report
Argentina Defeats Uruguay 1-0 in World Cup Qualification South America
Uruguay
0–1
FT
Argentina
Mar 21, 2025
Argentina secured a 1-0 victory over Uruguay in the crucial South American World Cup Qualification match. T. Almada's goal in the 68th minute proved decisive as Argentina held off a spirited Uruguay attack. Uruguay made multiple substitutions but could not find an equalizer. The result strengthens Argentina's position in the qualification standings.
Key Facts
- • Final Score: Uruguay 0-1 Argentina
- • Goal: T. Almada (68')
- • Assist: J. Álvarez (68')
- • Yellow Cards: N. Nández (Uruguay), M. Olivera (Uruguay), J. Álvarez (Argentina)
- • Red Card: N. González (Argentina) in the 90th minute of extra time
- • Substitutions: Uruguay made several late substitutions including F. Valverde, D. Núñez, and Argentina's G. Simeone, L. Paredes
Lineups
Uruguay
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 1 S. Rochet (G)
- 8 N. Nandez (D)
- 4 R. Araujo (D)
- 2 J. M. Gimenez (D)
- 16 M. Olivera (D)
- 15 F. Valverde (M)
- 6 R. Bentancur (M)
- 10 G. de Arrascaeta (M)
- 11 F. Pellistri (F)
- 9 D. Nunez (F)
- 20 M. Araujo (F)
Substitutes
- 23 S. Mele
- 12 F. Israel
- 3 S. Caceres
- 17 S. Bueno
- 13 G. Varela
- 14 M. Saracchi
- 5 N. Fonseca
- 7 N. de la Cruz
- 19 L. Rodriguez
- 18 B. Rodriguez
- 21 R. Aguirre
- 22 F. Vinas
Argentina
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 23 E. Martinez (G)
- 16 N. Molina (D)
- 13 C. Romero (D)
- 19 N. Otamendi (D)
- 3 N. Tagliafico (D)
- 5 L. Paredes (M)
- 20 A. Mac Allister (M)
- 17 G. Simeone (M)
- 8 E. Fernandez (M)
- 11 T. Almada (M)
- 9 J. Alvarez (F)
Substitutes
- 12 G. Rulli
- 1 W. Benitez
- 2 F. Medina
- 4 L. Balerdi
- 6 G. Pezzella
- 7 R. de Paul
- 10 A. Correa
- 14 E. Palacios
- 15 N. Gonzalez
- 18 N. Paz
- 21 B. Dominguez
- 22 S. Castro
Timeline
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42' Uruguay subst · Substitution 1Off: G. de Arrascaeta · On: N. de la Cruz
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58' Uruguay subst · Substitution 2Off: F. Pellistri · On: B. Rodríguez
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64' Uruguay Card · Yellow CardN. Nández
Foul
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68' Argentina Goal · Normal GoalT. Almada · Assist: J. Álvarez
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69' Argentina subst · Substitution 1Off: G. Simeone · On: N. Gonzalez
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72' Uruguay subst · Substitution 3Off: F. Valverde · On: R. Aguirre
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72' Uruguay subst · Substitution 4Off: D. Núñez · On: F. Vinas
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80' Argentina subst · Substitution 2Off: A. Mac Allister · On: E. Palacios
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86' Uruguay Card · Yellow CardM. Olivera
Foul
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87' Argentina subst · Substitution 3Off: Leandro Paredes · On: Leonardo Balerdi
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87' Argentina subst · Substitution 4Off: T. Almada · On: Á. Correa
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90'+1 Argentina Card · Yellow CardJ. Álvarez
Foul
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90'+5 Argentina Card · Red CardN. Gonzalez
Foul
Match Stats
| Stat | Uruguay | Argentina |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 11 | 11 |
| Pass Accuracy | 86% | 83% |
| Offsides | — | — |
| Red Cards | 0 | 1 |
| Total Shots | 6 | 12 |
| Corners | 4 | 3 |
| Total Passes | 522 | 431 |
| Yellow Cards | 2 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 3 | 3 |
| Shots on Target | 2 | 4 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 1 | 5 |
| Possession | 55% | 45% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 447 | 356 |
| Shots Inside Box | 3 | 6 |
| Saves | 3 | 2 |
| Shots Outside Box | 3 | 6 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ 68th minute: T. Almada's goal for Argentina shifted the momentum in favor of Argentina, providing a crucial lead in the match.
- ▸ 90+5 minute: N. González's red card for Argentina put Uruguay on the offensive but they could not capitalize on the numerical advantage.