Home Football James Rodríguez’s Artistry and a Late Goal by Darwin Núñez Result in a Draw Between Colombia and Uruguay in the World Cup Qualifiers ⚽🌍🏆

James Rodríguez’s Artistry and a Late Goal by Darwin Núñez Result in a Draw Between Colombia and Uruguay in the World Cup Qualifiers ⚽🌍🏆

Football — 10/13/2023

Uruguay’s World Cup qualifier against 10-man Colombia ended in a hard-fought 2-2 draw thanks to a late penalty from Darwin Nunez.

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Following a shot by James Rodrigez from a cross from Rafael Santos Borre in the 35th minute, Marcelo Bielsa’s Uruguay fell behind in the first half. But immediately after the break, Mathias Olivera’s header from a corner gave them an equalizer.

 

 

 

Five minutes later, a Mateus Uribe goal off another Borre pass gave Colombia the lead again. However, they were deprived of victory when, in the 87th minute, goalie Camilo Vargas was dismissed for a second yellow card, having fouled Maximiliano Araujo and awarded a penalty.

 

 

 

Nunez’s spot attempt was not stopped by Alvaro Montero, who replaced Vargas in goal after winger Jhon Arias was substituted.

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Colombia and Uruguay hold the third and fourth positions in the CONMEBOL 2026 World Cup qualifying standings. Later on Thursday, Bolivia plays Ecuador, Argentina hosts Paraguay, Chile plays Peru, and Brazil plays Venezuela.