Uruguay showcased their dominance in a spectacular 4-0 victory over Mexico in an international friendly match held in Denver, Colorado. The game, which served as a preparation match for the upcoming 2024 Copa América, saw Liverpool forward Darwin Núñez shine with a remarkable hat-trick.
From the early stages of the game, Uruguay displayed relentless pressure, taking the lead as early as the seventh minute when Núñez scored the opening goal. Despite Mexico’s efforts, Uruguay continued to assert their control over the match.
In the 26th minute, Uruguay extended their lead with Facundo Pellistri finding the back of the net after a well-executed play. Núñez further solidified Uruguay’s dominance with another goal just before halftime, making it 3-0 in favor of the South Americans.
After the break, Núñez completed his hat-trick in the 49th minute, securing a comprehensive victory for Uruguay. The match was not without its controversies as the game was briefly paused due to inappropriate behavior from the crowd.
Despite tactical adjustments from Mexico, they were unable to overcome Uruguay’s strong performance. The match concluded with Uruguay emerging victorious with a 4-0 scoreline.
Uruguay will now focus on their preparations for the 2024 Copa América, where they are grouped with Panama, the U.S., and Bolivia. Meanwhile, Mexico will face Brazil in another friendly match as they gear up for the upcoming tournament.
