India faced a difficult evening at the
The match began with Uruguay asserting their authority early, taking the lead in the 11th minute through a Darwin Nunez penalty. The spot-kick was awarded after Indian defender Pramveer fouled Federico Vinas inside the box. However, India responded with resilience, and
Uruguay Pulls Away After Weather Interruption
The momentum shifted significantly following a 34-minute delay caused by lightning. Upon the resumption of play, Uruguay regained the lead through Maximiliano Araujo, who converted a low cross from Nahitan Nandez. As the match progressed, the visitors began to exploit gaps in the Indian formation, with Rodrigo Zalazar extending the lead early in the second half with a precise strike from the edge of the box.
Araujo added his second of the night in the 59th minute, capitalising on a well-weighted pass from Vinas to find the bottom corner. Despite a spirited effort from India, including a 70th-minute strike from substitute Mohammed Sanan that forced a fingertip save from Cardozo, the visitors remained in total control. Late goals from substitutes Juan Sanabria and Rodrigo Aguirre rounded off the scoring for the South American side.
For India, the result concludes a challenging international window that included a draw against Panama and losses to Brazil and Uruguay. Captain Gurpreet Singh Sandhu, who remained in goal throughout the contest, made several important interventions, including a brave block against Nunez in the 37th minute, but was ultimately unable to stem the tide of the Uruguayan attack. The victory marks a successful outing for Uruguay coach Diego Forlan, who continues to shape his squad following his appointment after the 2026 World Cup.
