Match report

Bolivia and Uruguay Draw 0-0 in World Cup Qualification Match

Bolivia
Bolivia
0–0
FT
Uruguay
Uruguay
Mar 25, 2025

Bolivia managed to hold off Uruguay in a tightly contested World Cup Qualification South America match, ending the encounter in a goalless draw on March 25, 2025. Despite numerous chances and multiple substitutions, neither side could break through, resulting in a share of the points.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Bolivia 0–0 Uruguay
  • • Yellow cards to M. Ugarte (42') and Rodrigo Bentancur (54') for Uruguay
  • • Yellow card to D. Medina (61') for Bolivia
  • • Multiple substitutions, including F. Valverde (46'), F. Pellistri (46'), D. Núñez (46'), Joaquín Piquerez (56'), and N. Nández (62')

Lineups

Bolivia

Formation: 4-5-1

Starting XI

  • 23 G. Viscarra (G)
  • 3 D. Medina (D)
  • 4 L. Haquin (D)
  • 19 E. Morales (D)
  • 21 J. Sagredo (D)
  • 7 Miguelito (M)
  • 15 G. Villamil (M)
  • 6 H. Cuellar (M)
  • 14 Robson Matheus (M)
  • 10 R. Vaca (M)
  • 9 V. Abrego (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 B. Uraezana
  • 12 L. Banegas
  • 2 D. Arroyo
  • 5 L. Paz
  • 17 R. Fernandez
  • 20 Y. Rocha
  • 22 L. Zabala
  • 16 B. Cespedes
  • 18 L. L. Chavez Cruz
  • 8 R. Ferrufino
  • 11 C. Algaranaz
  • 13 M. Paniagua

Uruguay

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 1 S. Rochet (G)
  • 13 G. Varela (D)
  • 2 J. M. Gimenez (D)
  • 3 S. Caceres (D)
  • 16 M. Olivera (D)
  • 17 C. Olivera (M)
  • 6 R. Bentancur (M)
  • 5 M. Ugarte (M)
  • 20 M. Araujo (M)
  • 21 F. Vinas (F)
  • 7 R. Aguirre (F)

Substitutes

  • 23 S. Mele
  • 12 F. Israel
  • 8 N. Nandez
  • 4 R. Araujo
  • 22 J. Piquerez
  • 18 E. Martinez
  • 14 N. Fonseca
  • 15 F. Valverde
  • 10 B. Rodriguez
  • 11 F. Pellistri
  • 19 A. Alvarez
  • 9 D. Nunez

Timeline

  1. Uruguay
    42' Uruguay Card · Yellow Card
    M. Ugarte

    Foul

  2. Uruguay
    46' Uruguay subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Aguirre · On: F. Valverde
  3. Uruguay
    46' Uruguay subst · Substitution 2
    Off: C. Olivera · On: F. Pellistri
  4. Uruguay
    46' Uruguay subst · Substitution 3
    Off: F. Vinas · On: D. Núñez
  5. Uruguay
    54' Uruguay Card · Yellow Card
    Rodrigo Bentancur

    Foul

  6. Uruguay
    56' Uruguay subst · Substitution 4
    Off: M. Olivera · On: Joaquín Piquerez
  7. Bolivia
    61' Bolivia Card · Yellow Card
    D. Medina

    Foul

  8. Bolivia
    62' Bolivia subst · Substitution 3
    Off: V. Abrego · On: C. Algarañaz
  9. Uruguay
    62' Uruguay subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Guillermo Varela · On: N. Nández
  10. Bolivia
    72' Bolivia subst · Substitution 4
    Off: D. Medina · On: Yomar Rocha
  11. Bolivia
    81' Bolivia subst · Substitution 5
    Off: H. Cuellar · On: L. L. Chavez Cruz

Match Stats

Stat Bolivia Uruguay
Fouls 10 5
Pass Accuracy 85% 69%
Offsides — —
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 32 11
Corners 16 3
Total Passes 416 214
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 12 4
Shots on Target 7 0
xG — —
Shots off Target 13 7
Possession 66% 34%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 355 148
Shots Inside Box 11 5
Saves 0 7
Shots Outside Box 21 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Uruguay's early yellow card to M. Ugarte (42') disrupted their rhythm and forced tactical adjustments
  • ▸ Bolivia's introduction of V. Abrego (62') and Yomar Rocha (72') helped them maintain defensive solidity and prevent Uruguay from scoring