Suarez makes 2nd Nacional debut in home loss – Ghana Latest Football News, Live Scores, Results

Luis Suarez went on instead in his first match since returning to Nacional, however could not assist his Uruguayan membership keep away from a 1-0 house loss to Brazil’s Atletico Goianiense on Tuesday within the first leg of the Copa Sudamericana quarterfinals.

The 35-year-old Suarez joined Nacional after his contract with Atletico Madrid expired within the hope of remaining match sufficient to play for Uruguay on the World Cup, which kicks off November in Qatar.

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Luiz Fernando scored the one purpose of the match in Montevideo within the twenty third minute. Nacional nearly equalized close to fulltime after a play by Suarez on the left flank put Juan Ignacio Ramirez in a very good place to complete, however the ball hit the put up.

The return leg will probably be performed subsequent Tuesday in Goiania, in Brazil’s heartland.

Successful the Copa Sudamericana, the second most prestigious membership event in South American soccer, is a key goal for Suarez and his membership.

Suarez’ earlier stint with Nacional was in 2005-06. He additionally performed with lots of success for Ajax, Liverpool and Barcelona throughout his time in European soccer.

The veteran striker has scored 68 targets in 132 matches for the nationwide staff. Uruguay is in Group H on the World Cup together with Portugal, Ghana and South Korea.

Supply: espn.co.uk