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India Crumbles Under Uruguay's 6-1 Onslaught
6 Oct
Summary
- Uruguay secured a commanding 6-1 victory over India in a friendly match.
- Anirudh Thapa scored India's lone goal, briefly equalizing Uruguay's opener.
- A 34-minute lightning delay significantly impacted India's performance.
Uruguay secured a commanding 6-1 victory over India in an international friendly played at the Salt Lake Stadium. The match, which saw a final attendance of 37,307, was a test for the Indian side in the international window.
India demonstrated early promise when Anirudh Thapa scored a crucial equalizer in the 22nd minute, canceling out Darwin Nunez's 11th-minute penalty. This goal momentarily ignited the home crowd and offered a glimmer of hope against the higher-ranked South Americans.
However, the game's momentum shifted following a 34-minute delay caused by lightning. After play resumed, Uruguay asserted their dominance, netting five additional goals. Maximiliano Araujo scored twice, with Rodrigo Zalazar, Juan Sanabria, and Rodrigo Aguirre also finding the back of the net.
The Indian team concluded their international window with this heavy defeat, having previously drawn with Panama and suffered a significant loss to Brazil. Despite efforts from players like Ryan Williams and Edmund Lalrindika, India could not contain Uruguay's persistent attacks after the interruption.
