Uruguay 2 defeated Australia 1

At Stadium Australia, Sydney

Almost 62,000 showed up at the 2000 Olympic venue for a friendly clash between two nations that have become fierce rivals over the past few world cup qualification campaigns.

With several top-line Socceroos resting, it was an opportunity for others to stake a claim for an Asian Cup berth. Australia, as has become habit, played strongly in the first half and went in at half time 1-1. Uruguay stepped it up a notch in the second term and eventually went ahead after ‘keeper Jones let a cross slip straight threw his hands.

All things considered, a reasonably promising warmup. A-League players Nick Carle and Archie Thompson looked sharp and eager when they came on in the 2nd half.

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This entry was posted on Monday, June 4th, 2007 at 11:41 and is filed under Football, Sports.