FIFA World Cup qualification (CONMEBOL)
11-17 08:00
0 - 2
End
Live Match
Statistics
H2H
Lineups
Argentina
Uruguay
Attacks
125
84
Dangerous Attacks
51
30
Ball Possession
63
37
On Target
3
2
Off Target
8043
1032
Important Events
Live text broadcast
End 0-2
92′
E. Palacios
91′
F.Viñas
D.Núñez
88′
A.Canobbio
F.Pellistri
87′
0-2
D.Núñez
Assist: De La Cruz
80′
M. Acuña
N. Tagliafico
80′
G. Lo Celso
J.Álvarez
79′
M.Olivera
77′
C. Romero
68′
L. Martínez
67′
J.Giménez
64′
E. Palacios
R.D.Paul
62′
R.Bentancur
M. Araujo
53′
Á. D. María
N. González
45′
J.Giménez
M.Viña
45′
L. Martínez
A. Mac Allister
Halftime 0-1
41′
0-1
R.Araujo
Assist: M.Viña
35′
A. Mac Allister
32′
M.Ugarte
Goal
Shot on target
Shot off target
Penalty
Penalty Missed
Penalty shootout
Own goal
Assist
Corner
yellow card
red card
Second yellow
Subsititution
Subsititution(injury)
VAR
Match Info
Uruguay delivered a second statement victory in the space of a month, defeating Argentina 2-0 in a FIFA World Cup CONMEBOL qualifier at La Bombonera in Buenos Aires on November 17, 2023. This monumental result ended Argentina's long unbeaten run in qualifying and showcased Uruguay's formidable growth under Marcelo Bielsa with a high-intensity, pressing masterclass. The match process was defined by Uruguay's aggressive start, with Ronald Araújo scoring a header from a corner in the opening minutes to stun the champions. Uruguay continued to disrupt Argentina's rhythm throughout, and Darwin Núñez sealed the historic win with a breakaway goal in the closing seconds. The key focus was Uruguay's tactical execution, which successfully stifled Lionel Messi and company, and the physical dominance they exerted across the pitch. The table impact shook up the standings, with Uruguay climbing to the upper echelons and handing Argentina their first qualifying defeat in years. Uruguay's Bielsa praised his team's courage, while Argentina's Scaloni admitted his side was second best in all departments on the night.