Maxi Araújo strikes for Uruguay; Sporting wing-back shines (Video) | OneFootball

Maxi Araújois standing out for Uruguay, who are facing Japan this Thursday in a friendly match. The Sporting left-back was chosen to be part of the starting eleven in the Uruguay national team’s first match under Diego Forlán.

. Maxi Araújo thus had the opportunity to take on an important role early on in the debut of the new era of the Uruguay national team.

And the Lions international did not waste the opportunity. In the 42nd minute, Maxi Araújo was in the right place at the right time and scored the goal that allowed Uruguay to equalize against Japan, making it 1-1 before halftime.

The goal comes at a time of consolidation for the 26-year-old left-back, who continues to be one of the important options for the Uruguay national team. The starting spot and the goal against Japan allowed Maxi to make an immediate mark in Forlán’s debut in charge of the national team.

-something he had already shown at the World Cup - and contribute directly to the result. Maxi Araújo started and scored in the 42nd minute, in a friendly match that marks the beginning of the South American team’s new chapter.

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