With Facundo Torres starting, Uruguay beat Dominican Republic in friendly | OneFootball

In a friendly match preparing for the 2026 World Cup, Uruguay defeated the Dominican Republic 1-0 at Bukit Jalil Stadium in Malaysia this Friday. Facundo Torres, from Palmeiras, started the match. Emiliano Martínez, his teammate at Verdão, began on the bench but played the entire second half. The winning goal was scored by Laquintana, from Red Bull Bragantino.

Laquintana scored the only goal of the match 15 minutes into the second half. After a long ball from Viñas, the Red Bull Bragantino forward fired a low cross-shot, leaving no chance for the Dominican Republic goalkeeper.

Brazil-Uruguay connection

Uruguay had four players from Brazilian football among those called up. Facundo Torres (Palmeiras), Puma Rodríguez (Vasco), and Ignacio Laquintana (Red Bull Bragantino) were starters for Bielsa’s team.

In the second half, Palmeiras midfielder Emiliano Martínez also came on.

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