Uruguay claimed a 2-1 victory over Uzbekistan in an International Friendly on 13 October, with the South Americans' superior attacking efficiency proving decisive. Deployed in a 4-3-3 formation, Uruguay dominated the shot count with 13 attempts to Uzbekistan's 7, translating their 1.37 expected goals into two clinical finishes from Juan Sanabria and Facundo Torres. Uzbekistan's 3-4-3 setup generated 0.96 xG from their efforts, but their goalkeeper's 50 per cent save rate—conceding 1.0 post-shot expected goals—underlined the quality of Uruguay's finishing. The hosts managed only 2 shots on target compared to Uruguay's 4, a disparity that reflected the visitors' control throughout the encounter. Despite a spirited defensive structure, Uzbekistan's attacking ambitions yielded limited clear-cut opportunities, leaving them second best in a match that highlighted Uruguay's clinical edge in converting chances.