The International Friendly match between Uruguay and Cuba will take place at Estadio Centenario on Wednesday at 5:00 am IST.
Uruguay is expected to dominate their friendly match against Cuba at Estadio Centenario on Tuesday night, as they are considered strong favorites. Marcelo Bielsa’s debut as the coach of La Celeste proved successful, with a convincing 4-1 victory over Nicaragua in Montevideo. In contrast, Cuba suffered a 3-0 defeat at the hands of Chile in their previous match.
Uruguay dominated their match against Nicaragua, scoring two goals in each half to build a comfortable four-goal lead. Although Matias Arezo missed a penalty, he still managed to open the scoring, and Rodrigo Zalazar added a second goal seven minutes before halftime. Despite Nicaragua scoring a late consolation goal, Uruguay’s performance remained strong throughout the match. Marcelo Bielsa, in his first game as Uruguay’s coach, made an impressive start, considering the quality of the opposition. Notable players like Edinson Cavani, Luis Suarez, Darwin Nunez, and Federico Valverde were absent, but Uruguay still secured a convincing victory.
Cuba’s 3-0 defeat to Chile was expected due to the significant difference in rankings between the teams. Chile’s superior class was evident as Marcelino Nunez scored twice and Rodrigo Echeverria added another goal. Cuba had previously been on a five-game unbeaten run, including friendly matches, but faced a tougher opponent in Chile. Now, they prepare to take on Uruguay, who are ranked 149 places higher than Cuba. Although considered the underdogs, Cuba aims to challenge Uruguay in their friendly clash. The match serves as Cuba’s final tune-up before their Gold Cup campaign begins against Guatemala on June 28. It is an opportunity for Cuba to showcase their readiness for the tournament.
Uruguay probable starting lineup: Israel, Mendez, Caceres, Vina, Olaza, Martinez, Zalazar, Pellestri, Araujo, Rodriguez, Arezo
Cuba probable starting lineup: Sanchez, Sando, Mendez, Piedra, Cavafe, Rodriguez, Paradela, Hernandez, Perez, Mastos, Ruiz
Uruguay
| Opponents | Score |
| Nicaragua | 4-1 (W) |
| South Korea | 2-1 (W) |
| Japan | 1-1 (D) |
| Ghana | 2-0 (W) |
| Portugal | 0-2 (L) |
Cuba
| Opponents | Score |
| Chile | 0-3 (L) |
| Guadeloupe | 1-0 (W) |
| Barbados | 1-0 (W) |
| Dominican Republic | 1-1 (D) |
| Dominican Republic | 4-2 (W) |
The International Friendly match between Uruguay and Cuba will take place at Estadio Centenario on Wednesday at 5:00 am IST.
| Uruguay vs Cuba | Key Details |
| Date | June 20 (Uruguay) |
| Venue | Estadio Centenario |
| Kickoff time in Uruguay | 8:30 pm (Tuesday) |
| Kickoff time in Cuba | 7:30 pm (Tuesday) |
| Kickoff time in India | 5:00 am (Wednesday) |
Football fans in Uruguay can catch the live action via Antel TV.
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