Chile defeated Uruguay and is the first team to qualify for the semifinals
- Bacian scored the winning goal.
- Uruguay will seek qualification in the final group stage match against Bolivia.
Chile secured its third victory in the CONMEBOL Copa América Fútbol Playa 2025™ and became the first team to qualify for the semifinals.
Tobar and Durán scored for La Roja in the first period, giving them a 2-0 lead at the first break.
In a quick burst during the second period, Uruguay equalized with goals from Ortíz and Miranda. In the final play of that period, San Martín hit the post with a penalty kick.
The third period was tightly contested, with both teams pushing for the win. The victory ultimately went to the hosts: a bicycle kick from San Martín was deflected by Bacian and ended up in Uruguay’s net.
Chile secured its spot in the semifinals and will now aim to qualify for its first-ever World Cup. Meanwhile, Uruguay needs to defeat Bolivia in the final match and hope for a Chilean victory over Colombia to advance to the semifinals.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gcyWmq3eSuA&ab_channel=CopaAm%C3%A9rica
Lineups
Uruguay (2): 1- Wenceslao Moline, 3- Santiago Miranda Castro, 5- Gastón Laduche Gerpe (Captain), 6- Enzo Ortíz, 8- Brandon Maverino.
Substitutes: 12- Yohan Riquel Perdomo, 2- Bruno González, 4- Agustín Quinta, 7- Juan Manuel Iturriaga, 9- Andrés Laens, 10- Ignacio di Bello Pirez, 11- Facundo Abad Periscal.
Coach: Germán Parrillo Garrido
Chile (3): 12- Pablo Rodríguez (Captain), 2- Sebastián Bolívar, 7- Diego San Martín, 8- Andrés Albuerno, 11- Javier Aguilera.
Substitutes: 1- Orlando Echeverría, 3- César Rama, 4- Matías Araya, 5- Gabriel Bacian, 6- Diego Opazo Gorostiaga, 9- Héctor Tobar, 10- Daniel Durán.
Coach: Eduardo Medalla
Goals:
1st period: 6’ Héctor Tobar (C), 10’ Daniel Durán (C). Partial score: Uruguay 0-2 Chile
2nd period: 7’ Enzo Ortiz (U), 8’ Santiago Miranda (U). Partial score: Uruguay 2-2 Chile
3rd period: 10’ Gabriel Bacian (C). Final score: Uruguay 2-3 Chile
Cards: None.
Referee: Carlos Maidana (Argentina)
