Copa America 2nd semi-final Uruguay vs Colombia. Colombia won the match 1-0. After 23 years Colombia achieved the feat of playing in the Copa final. Nunez can put Uruguay ahead 18 minutes of the match. but his shot narrowly misses the goal bar. Colombia. take the lead of the 39 minutes. Hamis Rudregase took a corner and Jefarson Lerma took excellent head. Munoz got a red card Columbia became a team of 10 people in the first half. In the second half, Uruguay created pressure on Colombia. Both teams have had some easy opportunities. But no team converted this opportunity into goal. As a result, Colombia won the match 1-0 and took place final against Argentina.
To be honest, I wasn't expecting Columbia to win their Copa America semi final against a known football nation like Uruguay who eliminated Brazil from the competition. After Uruguay defeated Brazil in the quarter finals, I was expecting them to reach the final ahead of Columbia because to me, I feel their team have more quality but the Columbia player had another thought which was to take their nation to the final of a major tournament for the first time in 23 years.
The aftermath of that Columbia win earlier today was a fight which broke out between fans of both nations. During the fight, Uruguay player Darwin Nunez was seen running to the crowd to protect his family from being harmed by Columbian supporters. The football body in charge of South American football I believe will investigate the matter and sanction the offenders
It is a great victory for Colombia, I thought the match would end in a draw and that the score would be in Uruguay's favor because I see that they are very good scorers, however the winner is Colombia and I think it is excellent, the final is not an iconic final, Colombia is very excited, its people, everyone is still celebrating, the final is very good, it could be that either of the two teams wins although I am more inclined to favor Argentina because of the warmth that this team shows in a final, however since 2001 with the captaincy of Pibe Valderrama they have won a Copa América, it could be that the selection can give that joy to the coffee-growing country.
Regarding the hooliganism that took place in the stadium, I find it incredible, these things happen in a first world country, the lack of maturity is unbelievable , that the fans act worse than wild animals.
Regarding the hooliganism that took place in the stadium, I find it incredible, these things happen in a first world country, the lack of maturity is unbelievable , that the fans act worse than wild animals. Colombia beat Uruguay 1-0 in their Copa América semi-final on Thursday despite being reduced to 10 men before half-time in a game that ended with ugly scenes as players entered the crowd to confront fans.
Jefferson Lerma’s header booked Colombia’s title decider against the defending champions Argentina.
Uruguay’s Darwin Núñez missed several chances in the first half and Colombia made them pay in the 39th minute when Lerma rose above the defence to head James Rodríguez’s corner past goalkeeper Sergio Rochet.
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https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/soccer/2024/07/11/clashes-between-players-and-fans-in-the-stands-mar-colombias-copa-america-semi-final-win/