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Brazil and Uruguay Battle to a Stalemate in World Cup Qualifiers

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Brazil maintained their unbeaten home record against Uruguay in the World Cup qualifying round, managing a 1-1 tie on Tuesday night in Bahia, wrapping up the 2024 international football calendar.

In a match that lacked excitement in the attacking third, Uruguay initially took the lead through a deflected shot from Federico Valverde, which was swiftly equalized by a well-placed shot from Gerson of Brazil.

Besides the goals, the most significant opportunity came just before halftime when Sergio Rochet made a key save against a header from Igor Jesus. Both teams fought hard but failed to create many notable chances in a match filled with physical confrontations.

Although Uruguay did not secure a win against Brazil in this critical matchup, they will be pleased with the point, keeping them in second place, while Brazil dropped to fifth, overtaken by Ecuador.

The Sporting News provided live updates, commentary, and highlights from the Brazil vs. Uruguay match.

Final Score: Brazil vs. Uruguay

  Score Goal scorers
Brazil 1 Gerson (62′)
Uruguay 1 Valverde (55′)

Match details: Kickoff: 7:45 PM ET / 4:45 PM PT
Venue: Arena Fonte Nova (Bahia, Brazil)
Match official: Piero Maza Gomez (CHI)

Starting Teams:

Brazil (4-2-3-1): 23. Ederson (GK) — 2. Danilo, 4. Marquinhos, 14. Gabriel, 16. Abner (Henrique, 58′) — 15. Gerson (Paqueta, 86′), 5. Guimaraes (Andre, 86′) — 20. Savinho (Estevao, 73′), 10. Raphinha, 7. Vinicius Jr. — 9. I. Jesus (Martinelli, 58′).

Uruguay (4-3-3): Rochet (GK) — 13. Varela, 2. Gimenez, 16. M. Olivera, 3. Saracchi — 15. Valverde, 5. Ugarte, 6. Bentancur — 11. Pellistri (J. Rodriguez, 66′), 9. Nunez (Aguirre, 46′), 20. M. Araujo (Olivera, 81′).

Live Match Updates and Highlights

FINAL WHISTLE: Brazil 1-1 Uruguay

The match featured those two goals and not much more. Both teams will accept a draw, especially Uruguay, who stays in second place. Brazil, however, will be frustrated with their performance as they drop to fifth, needing to find form in their remaining matches. Tonight’s game at Arena Fonte Nova was not one for the ages.

89th min: Lucas Paqueta receives a yellow card shortly after entering, as he carelessly allows a pass to slip away, which leads to him committing a foul on Rodrigo Bentancur.

Four minutes of stoppage time are added.

85th min: Raphinha gets involved in a confrontation following a rough tackle on Matias Olivera, leading to heated reactions from Uruguay players who are calling for further action against him. Brazil makes a double substitution, bringing on Lucas Paqueta and Andre for Gerson and Bruno Guimaraes.

81st min: The urgency is palpable as both teams push for a late goal. Raphinha shoots just over the bar, while Guillermo Varela receives a yellow card for fouling Vinicius Jr.

The Uruguayan side substitutes Cristian Olivera in place of Maxi Araujo.

73rd min: Savinho, who struggled to make an impact, is replaced by 17-year-old Estevao, marking his fourth appearance for the national team.

69th min: Raphinha is cautioned for a reckless tackle on Maxi Araujo, who is visibly upset on the pitch.

66th min: Uruguay almost concedes a goal due to defensive miscommunication, but they manage to clear the danger after several tense moments with no Brazilian player available to capitalize.

Facundo Pellistri is replaced by Jose Rodriguez as he seems to be struggling with an injury.

62nd min: GOAL! BRAZIL! BRAZIL EQUALIZES SEVEN MINUTES LATER! Gerson scores with a gorgeous volley, striking a ball not cleared well by the Uruguay defense. After an hour of missed chances, Gerson delivers a stunning shot!

59th min: Sergio Rochet mishandles a deflected cross from Raphinha, causing a brief scare for the Uruguayan defense, but Brazil fails to convert the opportunity.

Brazilian coach Dorival Junior makes his first substitution, sending in Gabriel Martinelli and Luiz Henrique for Igor Jesus and Abner.

55th min: GOAL! URUGUAY! URUGUAY STRIKES FIRST! After prolonged possession, Federico Valverde finds the net with a well-placed shot that deflects off a defender, putting Uruguay ahead.

53rd min: Brazil Chance! Vinicius Jr. misses the target from the left side once again, continuing a trend of poor finishing from the attackers.

50th min: The opening minutes of the second half are chaotic, with players tumbling over each other, forcing the referee to intervene numerous times.

2nd Half Begins: Play resumes in Bahia, as both teams look to improve their finishing.

Uruguay makes a substitution at halftime, bringing in Rodrigo Aguirre for Darwin Nunez, possibly due to a head injury he sustained from a free kick.

HALFTIME: Brazil 0-0 Uruguay

Both teams showed eagerness to attack, but their efforts fizzled out as they entered the final third, resulting in a goalless first half.

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The match has been intense for 45 minutes, showcasing a surge of attacking play, yet both teams have struggled to convert chances.

This has led to a lackluster first half, where clear scoring opportunities were few and far between until the last moments.

45+2 min: Brazil’s Opportunity! With only seconds left in added time, Sergio Rochet makes a fantastic save, presenting the first real chance of the match! A corner from Brazil is directed towards the goal, and Igor Jesus deftly flicks it with his head at a sharp angle, but Rochet manages to catch it, deflecting the ball before it’s cleared!

That was the most significant chance of the match, occurring right before halftime!

41st min: Rodrigo Bentancur takes down Vinicius Jr. as he attempts a run through the Uruguay defense. This foul results in a dangerous free-kick for Brazil, and Bentancur receives a yellow card.

Vinicius and Raphinha line up for the free-kick, with Raphinha striking the ball into the wall. The impact leaves Darwin Nunez slow to get back up after taking a hit.

39th min: Uruguay’s Attempt! Fede Valverde finds space to move toward the goal but misses the target with his shot from inside the box, failing to capitalize on the opportunity.

Both teams have been disappointing in their finishing as clear chances remain unfulfilled.

35th min: Brazil’s Strike! Raphinha tries his luck, but his weak shot drags along the goal line and goes out of play. Brazil’s attacking play inside the penalty area has been lacking.

29th min: Gerson is outraged after being called for a foul against Facundo Pellistri, who appeared to have handled the ball. Uruguay is awarded a free-kick, but their attempt from Valverde goes well wide of the goal.

20th min: Uruguay’s Corner! Uruguay earns the first corner of the game, but Brazil clears it and momentarily loses possession. They quickly regroup, but Pellistri misses an open shot from just ten yards out, failing to find the net despite several attempts.

12th min: There’s a controversial moment when Vinicius Jr. is challenged near the goal. The referee allows play to continue, suggesting it was a correct decision.

6th min: A brilliant through-ball from Raphinha puts Gerson in a good position, but he’s just a split-second late and Sergio Rochet manages to close down the chance before being knocked to the ground in the process.

3rd min: Brazil starts strong, applying high pressure that troubles Uruguay. The hosts recover the ball, but a collision between Savinho and Raphinha leads to a missed shot.

Kickoff: The match starts in Botofogo as Uruguay strives for their first World Cup qualifying victory on Brazilian soil!

Brazil vs. Uruguay: Insights and Commentary

15 mins before kickoff: As the CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying rounds progress, the significance of each match amplifies. Each team has 18 games in total, and tonight marks a key battle for points!

In a notable twist, in-form Brazil player Raphinha has taken the No. 10 jersey for this match, previously worn by legends like Pele and Ronaldinho, due to Rodrygo’s injury.

30 mins to kickoff: Following Vinicius Jr.’s recent penalty miss against Venezuela, Brazil’s coach Dorival Jr. decided to assign penalty-taking duties to Raphinha going forward.

Vinicius’ penalty history isn’t strong, having only converted seven out of nine attempts. His last two misses were at the international level, raising concerns.

In contrast, Raphinha boasts an impressive record of ten successful penalties and has taken two for Brazil recently.

45 mins to kickoff: The Brazilian lineup has been announced, showing that Dorival Jr. has kept the same starting eleven from the previous match against Venezuela. Notably, Lucas Paqueta remains on the bench as Gerson continues to hold his place.

This development is particularly challenging for Paqueta, amidst transfer rumors for him to move back to Brazil’s Botafogo or Flamengo.

1 hour to kickoff: Uruguay has made its starting lineup public well in advance. Marcelo Saracchi takes his position in defense, earning confidence from coach Bielsa after a solid prior performance.

1 hour 15 mins to kick: To highlight Brazil’s historical dominance in football, here’s…

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Here’s a striking fact: Uruguay has managed to secure only three points in World Cup qualifying matches played in Brazil, making them the second most successful South American team on Brazilian soil, just behind Argentina, which has four points.

Throughout their history, Uruguay has never won a World Cup qualifier in Brazil, having drawn three times and lost three times over six games.

1 hour 30 mins until kick-off: Recent reports, including one from Argentine outlet Diário Olé, suggest Brazil will implement FIFA’s recommended anti-racism protocol, allowing players to signal racist behavior by crossing their arms to the referee.

For a detailed explanation of this protocol, click here.

1 hour 45 mins until kick-off: Uruguay has had an eventful qualifying campaign. They kicked off the cycle with a loss to Ecuador, but rebounded with six matches without defeat, including historic consecutive victories against both Brazil and Argentina.

Following a setback against Peru last month, Uruguay bounced back dramatically with a thrilling last-minute win over Colombia just recently, putting them in a strong position at second in the standings. A win for Brazil tonight could push them ahead of Uruguay, adding pressure to the match.

2 hours to kick-off: Netflix has confirmed a documentary on the life and career of Brazilian star Vinicius Jr. is set for a release in 2025. The film is expected to showcase his club successes against the backdrop of his challenges with the national team, particularly after his recent missed penalty.

Will today mark a turning point for him, helping Brazil secure a vital victory and revitalizing his international career? Only time will tell!

Kickoff Details: Brazil vs. Uruguay

The World Cup qualifying match will take place at Arena Fonte Nova on Tuesday, November 19 at 9:45 p.m. local time in Bahia, Brazil. Below is the kickoff time converted to several major time zones:

  Date Kickoff Time
USA/Canada Tue, Nov. 19 7:45 p.m. ET
USA/Canada Tue, Nov. 19 4:45 p.m. PT
UK Wed, Nov. 20 12:45 a.m. BST
Australia Wed, Nov. 20 9:45 a.m. AEST
India Wed, Nov. 20 5:15 a.m. IST

Current Standings: CONMEBOL World Cup Qualifiers

Pos. Team GP Points Wins-Draws-Losses Goal Difference Goals For-Goals Against
1. Argentina 11 22 7-1-3 +13 20-7
2. Uruguay 11 19 5-4-2 +8 16-8
3. Colombia 11 19 5-4-2 +6 15-9
4. Brazil 11 17 5-2-4 +6 16-10
5. Ecuador* 11 16 5-4-2 +6 10-4
6. Paraguay 11 16 4-4-3 +1 6-5
7. Venezuela 11 12 2-6-3 -2 9-11
8. Bolivia 11 12 4-0-7 -14 11-25
9. Peru 11 7 1-4-6 -11 3-14
10. Chile 11 6 1-3-7 -13 5-18

* Ecuador faced a three-point deduction for registration infractions linked to Byron Castillo in the last World Cup cycle.

Team News and Starting Lineups for Brazil vs. Uruguay

Brazil will not have their main goalkeeper Alisson due to a hamstring issue, so Ederson from Man City will take the goalkeeping duties.

Rodrygo is also unavailable due to an injury suffered in a recent match, along with defenders Eder Militao and Bremer who are sidelined with ACL injuries.

Additionally, Lucas Beraldo, Fabricio Bruno, and Alex Telles will miss this game. Estevao Willian lacks match fitness, Vanderson is suspended, and Endrick was unexpectedly not included in the squad.

Expected Brazil Starting Lineup (4-2-3-1): Ederson (GK) — Danilo, Marquinhos, Gabriel, Abner — Gerson, Guimaraes — Savinho, Raphinha, Vinicius Jr. — I. Jesus.

Brazil Substitutes (12): Krepski (GK), Weverton (GK), Murillo, L. Ortiz, Dodo, Telles, Paqueta, Andre, A. Pereira, Henrique, Martinelli, Estevao.

For Uruguay, Darwin Nunez will spearhead the attack while awaiting the outcome of his suspension appeal with the Court of Arbitration for Sport.

Ronald Araujo will sit out as he serves a suspension due to a serious hamstring injury, and both Giorgian de Arrascaeta and Nicolas de la Cruz will be absent due to their respective injuries.

Uruguay needs to be cautious about several players nearing suspension. Manuel Ugarte, Santiago Bueno, Nahitan Nandez, and Jose Maria Gimenez are all at risk of receiving bookings.

Uruguay Starting Lineup (4-3-3): Rochet (GK) — Varela, Gimenez, M. Olivera, Saracchi — Valverde, Ugarte, Bentancur — Pellistri, Nunez, M Araujo.

Uruguay Substitutes (11): Mele (GK), Israel (GK), Marichal, J. Rodriguez, J. L. Rodriguez, Fonseca, F. Torres, B. Rodriguez, L. Rodriguez, C. Olivera, Aguirre.


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