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Uruguay beat Bolivia 3-0 in the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers in the CONMEBOL zone. Darwin Nunez contributed two goals.
Uruguay vs Bolivia took place at the Estadio Centenario, Wednesday (22/11/2023) morning WIB. The hosts took the initiative to attack from the first minute.
Darwin Nunez gave Uruguay a 1-0 lead in the 15th minute. Liverpool’s striker completed the ball from Facundo Pellistri’s assist.
This advantage made Uruguay look more enthusiastic. Several attacks were launched and produced opportunities, but did not result in a goal.
Uruguay led 2-0 in the 39th minute. Gabriel Villamil tried to reduce the opponent’s attack, but the ball went into his own goal. The score lasted until halftime.
Bolivia still can’t develop the game. The visiting team was mostly in their own area until the match lasted an hour.
Uruguay finally increased their lead to 3-0 in the 71st minute. Darwin Nunez scored another goal and this time he completed an assist from Nicolas De La Cruz.
The pressure from Uruguay on the Bolivian defense began to decrease towards the end. As a result, there were no additional goals until the match was finished.
Uruguay is temporarily at the top of the standings with 13 points. Bolivia sits in ninth with three points.
Lineup:
Uruguay: Rochet; R. Araujo, Gimenez, Caceres, Vina; Bentancur, Valverde, De la Cruz; Pellistri, C. Olivera, Darwin Nunez.
Bolivia: Viscarra; Haquin, Quinteros, Jose Sagredo; Justiniano, R. Vaca, Villarroel, Villamil, Fernández, Ramallo, Moreno.
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Néstor Lorenzo had to alter the starting lineup against Brazil at Barranquilla prior to this crucial encounter. Cristian Borja and Yerry Mina took the places of left back Deiver Machado and defender Davinson Sánchez. After serving a suspension, Jhon Arias rejoins the assault, taking Jorge Carrascal’s place.
Muñoz began the game in midfield, winning the ball back for Colombia. James then ran down the left wing, and Luis Díaz confronted the goalkeeper following a three-finger pass. Players for Liverpool below the goal are unable to score.
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The sixth and final goal was scored in the eighteenth minute. Thijs Dallinga, making his debut for the national team, was set up by left-wing replacement Cody Gakpo with a cross. Despite Dallinga’s best efforts, he was unable to head it on, and Gakpo’s cross ended up in the far corner, giving him the goal.