🌍 Uruguay National Team Triumphs in World Cup Qualifiers
🇺🇾 Uruguay’s Victory and Suarez’s Return in the “Applause and Farewell” Match
November 22, 2023 (c) Spanish News Agency
🌍 Uruguay National Team Triumphs in World Cup Qualifiers
The Uruguay national team secured its third consecutive victory in the South American qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup by defeating Bolivia 3-0. This win propels Uruguay to second place in the standings after the sixth round of competition.
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⚽ Darwin Nunez Shines with Two Goals
Darwin Nunez showcased his brilliance by scoring two goals in the 15th and 71st minutes, contributing significantly to Uruguay’s dominance. Additionally, Gabriel Viamil accidentally netted an own goal in the 39th minute, further solidifying Uruguay’s position.
📈 Uruguay’s Ascent in the Standings
With this victory, Uruguay now boasts 13 points, firmly securing its second-place position, trailing Argentina by only two points. Argentina claimed the top spot by defeating Brazil in the classic encounter, with Nicolas Otamendi securing the lone goal.
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📉 Bolivia Stagnates in the Standings
On the other hand, Bolivia finds itself in the ninth position with only 3 points, struggling to make a mark in the qualifiers.
🎯 Nunez’s Spectacular Goals
Nunez opened the scoring with a rocket of a shot from inside the box, capitalizing on an excellent cross from Arrocho. The second goal came from a corner executed by Nico de la Cruz, initially saved by the Bolivian goalkeeper Guillermo Viscara but inadvertently deflected into the net by Viamil.
🔄 Suarez’s Triumphant Return
Following Nunez’s heroics, Liverpool striker Nunez left the field, making way for the historic Uruguayan goal-scorer, Luis Suarez. Suarez’s entry was greeted with applause from the fans at the Centenario Stadium in Montevideo and acknowledgment from the Argentine coach Marcelo Bielsa. This marked Suarez’s first international appearance in 354 days, a significant return since Uruguay bid farewell to the 2022 World Cup.