Uruguay’s World Cup hopes are left hanging in the balance after shock 3-0 defeat by Bolivia leaves them outside the qualifying places with just four matches left to play
- Uruguay were soundly beaten by Bolivia in their World Cup qualifier on Tuesday
- Juan Carlos Arce scored twice and Marcelo Martins Moreno also found the net
- It leaves Luis Suarez and Co facing an uphill battle to secure a top-five berth
Uruguay have left themselves a mammoth task in their bid to reach the 2022 World Cup in Qatar after they were soundly beaten by Bolivia on Tuesday.
Luis Suarez and Co suffered a 3-0 defeat at Estadio Hernando Siles, as two goals from Juan Carlos Arce and another from marcelo Martins Moreno secured a straightforward victory for the hosts – who were even reduced to 10 men.
It was the fifth consecutive qualifying clash which Uruguay have failed to win – four of which ended in defeat.
Uruguay’s World Cup hopes took a huge hit on Tuesday when they were beaten by Bolivia
It leaves La Celeste stuck in seventh spot in the South American qualifying group, one point behind fourth and fifth spot with just four matches remaining.
In the CONMEBOL group stage, the top four automatically qualify for the finals, while fifth spot are placed into an intercontinental play-off.
There is some comfort for Oscar Tabarez’s side, despite their recent form, in the shape of their upcoming opponents.
They have already faced both Brazil and Argentina twice, the two sides that have already qualified for Qatar, while they do not need to face Ecuador, who look set to secure third spot.
The result leaves Luis Suarez and Co sat in seventh place in the CONMEBOL standings
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Source : dailymail
