Uruguay Olympic football team
Uruguay Olympic football team (also known as Uruguay under-23, Uruguay U-23) represents Uruguay in international football competitions in Olympic Games. The selection is limited to players under the age of 23, except three overage players. The team is controlled by the Asociación Uruguaya de Fútbol (AUF). Uruguay won two gold medals (1924 and 1928). History. 1924 Summer Olympics. Uruguay's first participation in the Olympics was in Paris, France, in 1924. In that year, Uruguay won its first gold medal, beating Yugoslavia 7–0, United States 3–0, France 5–1, Netherlands 2–1, and in the Final defeating Switzerland  3–0. 1928 Summer Olympics. Uruguay's second participation in the Olympics was in Amsterdam, Netherlands, in 1928. In that year, Uruguay won its second gold medal, beating Netherlands 2–0, Germany 4–1, Italy 3–2, and in the first Final tying Argentina 1–1, and defeating Argentina 2–1 in the second final. Matches. Summer Olympics. Paris 1924. Gold Medal match. In the other semi-final between Switzerland and Sweden the Swiss prevailed. In the final the Swiss proved no match, ultimately, for the Uruguayans whose two goals in the second half put paid to their opponent's ambitions, Uruguay eventually prevailing 3–0. Interest  in the final had been considerable, such was the draw of the Uruguayan side; 60,000 watched and 10,000 were locked out. Players. The following 23 players were called up to the final squad for 2020 CONMEBOL Pre-Olympic Tournament. "Caps and goals correct as of 10 February 2020, subsequent to the match against Colombia."