THE NUMBERS NARRATIVE: URUGUAY 5-0 BOLIVIA

Uruguay delivered a comprehensive 5-0 thrashing of Bolivia, showcasing their superiority in every facet of the game. From possession to defensive solidity, the Uruguayan team left no doubt about their dominance on the field.

Uruguay controlled 60% of the possession, completing 248 passes in the opposition half compared to Bolivia’s 61. This control translated into an overwhelming field tilt of 80.65%, highlighting their territorial dominance. Their pressing game was equally effective, with a Passes per Defensive Action (PPDA) of 3.68 compared to Bolivia’s 10.50, stifling Bolivia’s attempts to build any meaningful attacks.

The Expected Goals (xG) metric further illustrated Uruguay’s attacking prowess, with an xG of 2.74 versus Bolivia’s mere 0.06. Uruguay created seven big chances, converting five of them, while Bolivia failed to register any big chances. Shots on target told a similar story, with Uruguay hitting the target nine times to Bolivia’s one.

Mathías Olivera was a standout performer, receiving the most passes (78), completing 89 out of 93, and delivering 40 progressive passes. His contributions were crucial in maintaining Uruguay’s attacking momentum. Ronald Araujo also made a significant impact with the highest Expected Threat (xT) of 0.36, demonstrating his ability to create scoring opportunities from the back.

Defensively, Uruguay was impenetrable, winning 16 aerial duels to Bolivia’s nine and dominating ground duels with 66 won to Bolivia’s 42. Manuel Ugarte led the defensive effort with ten tackles, ensuring Bolivia had no room to maneuver. Uruguay’s average defensive height of 53.62 compared to Bolivia’s 35.52 indicates their aggressive approach, keeping the pressure high up the pitch.

Uruguay’s 17 successful dribbles to Bolivia’s eight further exemplified their technical superiority. This, coupled with their ability to win duels and maintain high defensive pressure, left Bolivia with little chance to mount any significant offense.

In summary, Uruguay’s 5-0 victory over Bolivia was a masterclass in dominance, from controlling possession to executing a high-press game and capitalizing on scoring opportunities. It was a complete performance that highlighted their strengths and showcased their potential as a formidable team.

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