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Anirudh Thapa scores against Uruguay at Yuba Bharati, new history written after 44 years
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News18•06-10-2026, 20:42
Anirudh Thapa scores against Uruguay at Yuba Bharati, new history written after 44 years
- •Midfielder Anirudh Thapa scored the equalizer for India against two-time FIFA World Cup winners Uruguay in an international friendly in Kolkata.
- •Thapa joins former Indian international footballer Manas Bhattacharya, who scored against Uruguay back in 1982 at Eden Gardens in Kolkata.
- •Uruguay initially took the lead after Darwin Núñez converted a penalty goal.
- •The match faced a temporary suspension at the 26th minute due to heavy rain and lightning before resuming after a 38-minute delay.
Key Questions Answered
Midfielder Anirudh Thapa scored the equalizing goal for India against Uruguay during the FIFA international friendly at the Vivekananda Yuba Bharati Krirangan in Kolkata.
Former Indian international footballer Manas Bhattacharya scored against Uruguay 44 years prior in 1982 during the Nehru Cup at Eden Gardens in Kolkata.
Uruguay is coached by legendary former striker Diego Forlán, who took over after Marcelo Bielsa stepped down following their World Cup campaign.
