The Indian men’s football team concluded their high-profile October international friendly window with a 1-6 defeat against powerhouse Uruguay at Kolkata’s Salt Lake Stadium on Tuesday. Anirudh Thapa provided a moment of pure magic for home fans with a stunning first-half equaliser.
However, two-time world champions Uruguay showcased their clinical finishing following a 35-minute lightning delay. Darwin Nunez and Maxi Araujo led the South American giants to a commanding victory. Here is the full match report and highlights.
Match Summary And Scorecard
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Match Result: India 1 – 6 Uruguay
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Competition: FIFA International Friendly 2026
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Venue: Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan (Salt Lake Stadium), Kolkata
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Official Attendance: 37,307
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Goal Scorers (India): Anirudh Thapa (22′)
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Goal Scorers (Uruguay): Darwin Nunez (12′ pen), Maxi Araujo (28′, 59′), Rodrigo Zalazar (53′), Sanabria (68′), 82′
The Golden Moment: Anirudh Thapa Stuns The World Champions
The brightest chapter of the evening for Indian football arrived in the 22nd minute.
Trailing by an early goal, India launched a swift transition down the right channel.
Winger Ryan Williams cut inside and unleashed a stinging drive from distance.
The Uruguayan goalkeeper managed to parry the initial effort, but Anirudh Thapa reacted quickest to the rebound, smashing the ball home from close range.
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