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World Cup qualifier: Early Di Maria goal gives Argentina 1-0 win at Uruguay

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November 12, 2021 Uruguay's Diego Godin and teammates look dejected after the match Pool via REUTERS

Argentina started without Lionel Messi but a moment of magic from Angel Di Maria was enough to give them a barely deserved 1-0 win over Uruguay in Friday’s World Cup qualifier in Montevideo.

Uruguay surrendered meekly to Argentina in a 3-0 defeat last month but this time they took the game to their opponents and will feel aggrieved at emerging pointless after having more of the chances in front of their home fans.

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