Match report
Chile 0-0 Uruguay: A Tactical Standoff in South American Qualification
Chile
0–0
FT
Uruguay
Sep 9, 2025
Chile and Uruguay produced a tense, goalless draw in their South American World Cup Qualification clash on September 9. Despite several chances and tactical adjustments, neither team could breach the opposition's defenses, leading to a hard-fought stalemate.
Key Facts
- • Final score: Chile 0-0 Uruguay
- • F. Loyola of Chile received a yellow card for a foul in the 38th minute
- • V. Pizarro came on as a substitute for Chile in the 46th minute
- • Santiago Mele of Uruguay was shown a yellow card for time-wasting in the 78th minute
- • Both teams made multiple substitutions, showcasing tactical flexibility throughout the match
Lineups
Chile
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Starting XI
- 12 L. Vigouroux (G)
- 2 F. Hormazabal (D)
- 5 P. Diaz (D)
- 3 G. Maripan (D)
- 17 G. Suazo (D)
- 8 F. Loyola (M)
- 18 R. Echeverria (M)
- 20 L. Cepeda
- 7 J. Altamirano (M)
- 14 E. M. Ramos Aviles (M)
- 22 B. Brereton Diaz (F)
Substitutes
- 1 T. Gillier
- 23 V. Reyes
- 4 I. A. Garguez Gomez
- 6 V. Pizarro
- 9 A. Aravena
- 10 L. Assadi
- 11 L. Cabral
- 13 I. Roman
- 15 I. Saavedra
- 16 G. Tapia
- 21 M. Sepulveda
- 19 M. Gutierrez
Uruguay
Formation: 4-3-3
Starting XI
- 23 S. Mele (G)
- 8 N. Nandez (D)
- 4 R. Araujo (D)
- 3 S. Caceres (D)
- 17 M. Vina (D)
- 15 F. Valverde (M)
- 5 M. Ugarte (M)
- 6 R. Bentancur (M)
- 10 B. Rodriguez (F)
- 9 D. Nunez (F)
- 19 C. Olivera (F)
Substitutes
- 1 S. Rochet
- 12 F. Israel
- 16 K. Amaro
- 2 S. Bueno
- 22 J. Piquerez
- 14 J. Rodriguez
- 11 I. Laquintana
- 20 E. Martinez
- 18 J. Sanabria
- 21 R. Zalazar
- 7 R. Aguirre
- 13 F. Vinas
Timeline
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38' Chile Card · Yellow CardF. Loyola
Foul
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46' Chile subst · Substitution 1Off: F. Loyola · On: V. Pizarro
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70' Chile subst · Substitution 2Off: E. M. Ramos Aviles · On: G. Tapia
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71' Uruguay subst · Substitution 1Off: B. Rodríguez · On: K. Amaro
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76' Chile subst · Substitution 3Off: B. Brereton Diaz · On: A. Aravena
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76' Chile subst · Substitution 4Off: J. Altamirano · On: L. Assadi
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78' Uruguay Card · Yellow CardSantiago Mele
Time wasting
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82' Uruguay subst · Substitution 2Off: D. Núñez · On: F. Vinas
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84' Chile subst · Substitution 5Off: F. Hormazabal · On: I. A. Garguez Gomez
Match Stats
| Stat | Chile | Uruguay |
|---|---|---|
| Fouls | 8 | 14 |
| Pass Accuracy | 84% | 85% |
| Offsides | — | — |
| Red Cards | — | — |
| Total Shots | 16 | 6 |
| Corners | 8 | 3 |
| Total Passes | 444 | 453 |
| Yellow Cards | 1 | 1 |
| Blocked Shots | 4 | 0 |
| Shots on Target | 3 | 3 |
| xG | — | — |
| Shots off Target | 9 | 3 |
| Possession | 50% | 50% |
| Goals Prevented | — | — |
| Accurate Passes | 371 | 384 |
| Shots Inside Box | 10 | 3 |
| Saves | 2 | 3 |
| Shots Outside Box | 6 | 3 |
Key Match Notes
- ▸ Chile's defensive adjustments after F. Loyola's yellow card in the 38th minute helped maintain their clean sheet
- ▸ Uruguay's introduction of K. Amaro as a substitute in the 71st minute shifted the momentum temporarily, but Chile's subsequent substitutions ensured the balance was maintained