Argentina defeated Uruguay 1-0 in a World Cup qualifying match, with Thiago Almada scoring a spectacular goal in the 68th minute. The match saw both teams struggle for clear chances, managing only one shot on target each in the first half. Despite missing key players like Lionel Messi, Argentina's performance improved after halftime, culminating in Almada's decisive curling shot from 25 yards out. Uruguay suffered a setback with a red card to Nicolus Gonzalez, leaving them unable to respond effectively. Argentina now stands six points ahead of Ecuador in qualifying standings, needing a draw to secure World Cup entry.
Thiago Almada's stunning strike handed a depleted Argentina team a 1-0 win over rivals Uruguay, inching them closer to World Cup qualification.
Both teams managed just one shot on target apiece in the first half, with Argentina improving after the break, ultimately scoring the decisive goal.
Marcelo Bielsa's Uruguay struggled to respond after Almada's goal and ended the match down to 10 men due to Gonzalez's late red card.
Argentina is six points clear of second-placed Ecuador in the standings, needing just a point against Brazil to seal qualification.
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