Uruguay vs Argentina Highlights: URU 0-1 ARG; Thiago Almada stunner takes Argentina on the verge of World Cup Qualification

Full Time: Uruguay 0 Argentina 1

The Final whistle blows in Montevideo and it is a big win for Argentina. A stunning strike from Mathias Almada was enough as Los Albicelestes continue their winning run in the World Cup Qualifiers, securing a 1-0 win against Uruguay. With the win, Argentina are now on the verge of qualifying for the World Cup 2026.

Red Card!!

Red Card! A straight Red is shown to Nicolas Gonzalez for a high boot to Nahitan Nandez. Argentina are down to Ten men for the final couple of minutes.

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90+4'Federico Vinas and Nahuel Molina are in discussion after a heated altercation between Cristian Romero and Maximilliano Araujo. The referee intervenes quickly before any escalation.

90+1'Julian Alvarez is shown a Yellow Card.

Six minutes added as Stoppage Time.

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88'Maximilliano Araujo is at the heart of the Uruguay attack again. He makes a mesmerizing run skipping defenders and then gets the ball on the right-hand side. The cross is intended towards Vinas but it is too close to Emiliano Martinez.

Argentina Substitutions

OFF: Thiago Almada, Leandro Paredes

ON: Angel Correa, Leonardo Balerdi

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86' Uruguay trying to break the defence but are unable to do so again. Araujo looks to thread through Federico Vinas but the Argentine legs intercept again.

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84'Rodrigo Aguirre's pass towards Maximilliano Araujo is just intercepted as Uruguay win a corner. From the set piece, Argentina defence stand tall and thwart the danger with some commanding defence.

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82'Nahitan Nandez sends in a cross in the box but Cristian Romero is present to clear it.

Argentina Substitution

Exequiel Palacios is replacing Alexis Mac Allister for Argentina. We are 11 minutes from stoppage time away from Full Time.

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76'Another promising attack from the hosts come to nothing. Despite having a number of players in the box, Nandez fails to put in the cross. Rodrigo Bentancur then commits a foul as Argentina win back possession.

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Have a look at the stunning goal from Thiago Almada.

THIAGO ALMADA WHAT A GOAL!!!!!

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— All About Argentina 🛎🇦🇷 (@AlbicelesteTalk) March 22, 2025

Uruguay Substitutions

OFF: Federico Valverde, Darwin Nunez

ON: Rodrigo Aguirre, Federico Vinas

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Thiago Almada celebrates after scoring the goal.

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Goal for Argentina

Goaaaaaaaaal!! Thiago Almada scores a stunning goal to give Argentina the lead. A curling effort and Rochet has no chance.

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66'Alexis Mac Allister bursts forward from midfield and then tries to find Julian Alvarez. But the pass is overhit and Rochet claims the ball.

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Yellow Card! Nahitan Nandez is cautioned for a reckless foul on Nicolas Tagliafico.

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63'Sergio Rochet to the rescue for Uruguay again. This time he comes off his line and knees away the ball from an onrushing Simeone to deny Argentina.

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62'Argentina venture forward with a swift attacking move and Giuliano Simeone's shot is saved by Rochet. The ball comes to Nahuel Molina but he blazes over the shot.

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60'Defensive errors galore in the match. This time Argentina again lose the ball in a dangerous area. Nicolas de la Cruz gets the ball and the shot from Maximilliano Araujo is blocked.

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58'Nahitan Nandez sends a cross into the box. Cristian Romero somehow manges to head it clear and Uruguay win a corner. The corner is a tame one as Alexis Mac Allister sweeps it away at the near post.

Uruguay Substitution

OFF: Facundo Pellistri

ON: Bryan Rodriguez

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A foul on Alexis Mac Allister and the Liverpool player is in distress. Meanwhile, the Uruguay players are not happy with the decision and make that known to the referee.

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51'Very weak defending from Argentina. Federico Valverde gets the ball and takes the shot without any issue. Emiliano Martinez is behind it but the Argentina keeper is not happy with his defenders.

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50'Uruguay clear the ball away from the corner. Facundo Pellistri shows excellent control to swivel away from danger and gets fouled by Thiago Almada.

49'Thiago Almada gets to the end of a lightning quick counter attack from Argentina. Julian Alvarez's pass finds Almada whose venomous shot is saved by Rochet. Argentina win a corner kick.

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48'Uruguay start on the front foot again. Rodrigo Bentancur and Federico Valverde are at the heart of their moves.

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The second half starts at the Estadio Centenario.

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This is also the 50th appearance for Emiliano Martinez in Argentina colours. The Aston Villa custodian has become an indispensable part of the Argentine setup in recent years.

𝑫𝒊𝒃𝒖 for 50 times 🥅 pic.twitter.com/u1OcUamT4a

— Selección Argentina in English (@AFASeleccionEN) March 21, 2025