Football: Uruguay Strike Freely After Lightning Break, Beat India 6-1
Uruguay scored five times after a 34-minute lightning delay as Maximiliano Araujo added two goals and Darwin Núñez converted a penalty.
- On Tuesday, Uruguay defeated India 6-1 in an international friendly at Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata, marking the first win for coach Diego Forlán. The two-time World Cup champions overwhelmed the hosts in a rain-affected contest.
- A 34-minute lightning delay in the first half disrupted India's momentum shortly after midfielder Anirudh Thapa's 22nd-minute equaliser. Following the restart, Uruguay seized control and scored five additional goals to complete the dominant victory.
- Darwin Nunez opened scoring with an 11th-minute penalty, while Maximiliano Araujo netted a brace. Rodrigo Zalazar, Juan Sanabria, and Rodrigo Aguirre each scored once to complete the rout in the second half.
- Official attendance at the stadium reached 37,307, with supporters briefly energized when India levelled the match. The home crowd ultimately fell silent as Uruguay pulled away to secure a comprehensive victory.
- India coach Khalid Jamil now faces limited preparation time before a November trip to New Zealand, another World Cup-playing nation. The upcoming fixture presents a critical test for the Blue Tigers to recover from heavy defensive lapses during this international window.
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