Maxi Araújo changes role, Sporting star thrashed in USA v Uruguay | OneFootball

Maxi Araújo was a starter in the match where Uruguay was heavily defeated by the United States, 5-1, in a friendly game played in Tampa, from Tuesday night to Wednesday morning. The Sporting player's national team had a disastrous first half, unable to keep up with the pace set by the American team.

The United States practically decided the outcome before halftime. Sebastian Berhalter opened the scoring at 17 minutes, and shortly after, Alex Freeman increased the lead, even scoring twice with goals at 21 and 32 minutes. Just before the break, Diego Luna scored the fourth goal, leaving the Celeste completely disoriented.

The only positive note for Uruguay in the first half came in stoppage time, when Rodrigo Zalazar, who plays for Braga, crossed for a magnificent bicycle kick by Arrascaeta, reducing the score to 4-1 and scoring the best goal of the match.

In the second half, the United States scored again, this time through Tanner Tessmann, setting the final score. Maxi Araújo was used as a winger during the match and remained on the field until the 72nd minute.

In the current sports season with Sporting, Maxi Araújo – valued at 17 million euros - has played 13 matches. Over the 964 minutes he was used by Rui Borges, the Uruguayan international scored one goal and made one assist.

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