Fansided · Oct 10, 2020
LAFC: Brian Rodriguez impactful for Uruguay in World Cup qualifiers
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LAFC winger Brian Rodriguez was a difference-maker in Uruguay’s victory over Chile
Brian Rodriguez continues to impress in the 2020 season. The 20-year-old Uruguayan has been impactful for both club and country. On Thursday, he played a key role in getting Uruguay all three points against Chile in the first match of the CONMEBOL World Cup qualifying campaign. Rodriguez drew a penalty kick in the first half of the victory as his cross resulted in a handball call against Chile. Luis Suarez converted the ensuing spot-kick. Other impressive statistics from his performance include six dribbles completed and three chances created.