Thiago Almada of Argentina celebrates after scoring the team's first goal during the South of American FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier match between Uruguay and Argentina at Centenario Stadium on March 21, 2025 in Montevideo, Uruguay.
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Almada golazo gives win to Messi-less Argentina

Argentina didn't miss Lionel Messi, Lautaro Martínez and other key players on Friday and beat Uruguay away 1-0 in convincing fashion in their South American World Cup qualifying match.
Mar 21, 2025, 10:28 pm - Associated Press

Match Timeline

Uruguay
Argentina
  • KO
  • 42
  • HT
  • 58
  • 64
  • 68
  • 69
  • 72
  • 80
  • 86
  • 87
  • 90+1
  • 90+5
  • FT

Match Commentary

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Match ends, Uruguay 0, Argentina 1.
90'+7'
Second Half ends, Uruguay 0, Argentina 1.
90'+6'
Nicolás Otamendi (Argentina) wins a free kick in the defensive half.
Match Stats
URUARG
Possession
54.9%
45.154.9
45.1%
Shots on Goal
2
4
Shot Attempts
6
12
Yellow Cards
2
1
Corner Kicks
4
3
Saves
3
2