Why was India vs Uruguay friendly match stopped midway?
Lightning forced the FIFA friendly to stop after the hydration break, leaving India and Uruguay level as players waited to resume.
- A high-voltage FIFA friendly between India and Uruguay at Salt Lake Stadium in Kolkata was paused following a hydration break after lightning in the nearby area forced officials to halt play.
- Uruguay took an early lead after Pramveer brought Federico Vinas down in the penalty box, allowing Darwin Nunez to convert the spot kick in the 12th minute. Anirudh Thapa equalized for India soon after.
- India pressed high throughout the opening 30 minutes but struggled in the final third, while Uruguay relied on counterattacks and nearly doubled their lead when Maxi Araujo hit the post in the 16th minute.
- Despite conceding in the 12th minute, India maintained their attacking strategy; Uruguay goalkeeper Thiago Cardozo failed to clear the ball, allowing Thapa to convert the equalizer with ease.
- As per FIFA regulations, the match remains suspended indefinitely while officials monitor weather conditions. The suspension mirrors similar delays experienced during the FIFA World Cup 2026.
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