With Méndez and Piquerez in the starting line-up, Uruguay beats Cuba in a friendly at the Centenary

O Uruguay won his second match under Bielsa on Tuesday against Cuba. In a friendly match played at Estádio Centenário, in Montevideo, Uruguay, the hosts won 2-0, with goals from Facundo Torres, from the penalty spot, and Maxi Araújo.

Bielsa’s team had some names known to Brazilian fans. Defender Bruno Méndez, from Corinthiansthe sides Joaquín Piquerez, do palm treesand Puma Rodríguez, from Vascoand Canobbio socks, from Athletico-PRand Oak, do Guild, were starters in today’s game. Defender Varella, who plays for Flamengostarted on the bench, but entered at the end of the first half.

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Uruguay focused their game on the left side at the start of the game. The first time the team arrived with danger was in the 23rd minute of the first half, when Maxi Araújo hit well, but stopped in the defense of the Cuban goalkeeper.

Shortly after, at 25, Maxi Araújo received again inside the area. This time, he was knocked down and the penalty was called. Facundo Torres went to the penalty spot. The midfielder touched the left corner and saw the goalkeeper jump to the opposite side, 1-0 for Uruguay.

In the second half, the first big opportunity came from a shot by Piquerez, who, in the 17th minute, knocked from outside the area and hit the crossbar. At 34 minutes, the winger tried again after Cuba’s rebound, but hit the foot of the crossbar again. This time, Maxi Araújo was in the small area to take advantage of the chance and push for the goal, 2-0.

Bolivia and Chile are zeroed

Also this Tuesday, Bolivia and Chile faced each other in a friendly played at Estadio Ramón Tahuichi Aguilera, in Santa Cruz de la Sierra, Bolivia. The Chileans had Flamengo midfielders Arturo Vidal and Erick Pulgar, as well as striker Alexis Sánchez, who plays for Olympique de Marseille. Despite this, he failed to score and the match ended in a 0-0 draw.