Uruguay lean on depth as uzbekistan vs uruguay live friendly kicks off in Malaysia
A fresh international window brings an intriguing intercontinental test as uzbekistan vs uruguay live gets underway at Hang Jebat Stadium, Melaka. We’re in Live mode, tracking a youthful La Celeste against Fabio Cannavaro’s newly qualified White Wolves—an opportunity for both sides to stress-test ideas ahead of 2026.
Score & Status — uzbekistan vs uruguay live
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Status: Live (first half)
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Score: Uzbekistan 0–0 Uruguay
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Venue: Hang Jebat Stadium, Melaka (Malaysia)
Kickoff (Time Zones)
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USA (ET) — Monday, Oct 13, 8:45 AM
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USA (PT) — Monday, Oct 13, 5:45 AM
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Canada (Toronto) — Monday, Oct 13, 8:45 AM
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UK (London) — Monday, Oct 13, 1:45 PM
Live Timeline (Key Moments)
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0’: Kickoff in Melaka; compact shapes on both sides, Uruguay pressing high from the start.
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Pre-match: Lineups confirmed; Uruguay rotate heavily under Marcelo Bielsa, while Uzbekistan keep an experienced spine with Shomurodov up top.
Standout Performers & Turning Points
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Rodrigo Zalazar (Uruguay): Early touches between the lines, looking to switch play and get wide runners active.
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Eldor Shomurodov (Uzbekistan): Target outlet on transitions; drawing fouls to help Uzbekistan settle in.
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Tactical watch: Uruguay’s front three pressing on triggers from fullback passes; Uzbekistan countering with quick diagonals to Erkinov.
Lineups & Shape (confirmed)
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Uzbekistan (4-2-3-1): GK Abduvohid Nematov; DEF Sherzod Nasrullaev, Rustamjon Ashurmatov, Khojiakbar Alijonov, Muhammadkodir Hamraliev; MID Akmal Mozgovoy, Otabek Shukurov; AM Hojimat Erkinov, Azizjon G’aniyev, Eldor Shomurodov; ST (advanced role within the line).
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Uruguay (4-3-3): GK Franco Israel; DEF José Luis Rodríguez, Santiago Bueno, Nicolás Marichal, Marcelo Saracchi; MID Emiliano Martínez, Rodrigo Zalazar, Juan Manuel Sanabria; FWD Facundo Torres, Federico Viñas, Kevin Amaro.
Match Stats (live, early)
| Metric | Uzbekistan | Uruguay |
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| Possession % | — | — |
| Shots (OT) | — | — |
| Corners | — | — |
| xG | — | — |
What It Means — uzbekistan vs uruguay live
With Uzbekistan celebrating a first-ever World Cup qualification, this friendly is a measuring stick for Cannavaro’s structure against top-20 caliber opposition. For Uruguay, Bielsa’s rotation is about depth mapping—can fringe attackers like Viñas and Torres lock down roster roles before the final pre-tournament window? A steady result here would validate systems and selections; a breakthrough performance could reshape pecking orders ahead of 2026. Expect a tight contest that opens up after the hour as benches are used and pressing lines stretch.
For Upcoming Matches (preview mode only)
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Form (last 5): Uzbekistan (W-D-D-W-W) vs Uruguay (W-D-W-L-W)
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Injuries/Suspensions: No major absences publicly indicated for either side today.
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Where to watch: Domestic broadcast/streaming varies by territory.
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Prediction: Uruguay by a single goal (0–1 or 1–2) if transitions click; Uzbekistan dangerous on set plays and fast breaks.
