“Revenge” for his lost final Copa Americaeven in a match with much lower stakes, got the Colombia! Nestor Lorenzo’s team won 2-1 Argentina at the Estadio Metropolitano in Barranquilla, as part of the Latin American qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup.
This was the second defeat for the “Albiceleste” in the process, after that against the Uruguay. On the other hand, Colombia remained undefeated, having 4 wins and 4 drawsand approached her Argentina (18 points) at the top, having two less (16 points).
The match didn’t have a particularly good pace, with the home team taking the lead in the 25th minute thanks to a cross from the game’s top scorer. James Rodriguezand his head Yerson Mosquera up close. Argentina responded in the 48th minute, with James this time making a mistake in the center area, giving the chance to Nicholas Gonzales to go on the counterattack and score for 1-1.
In the 56th minute, o Daniel Munios was fouled in the box by Nicholas Otamendi. Initially, the referee indicated “you are playing”, but the VAR intervened, resulting in the decision being changed and a penalty awarded in favor of Colombia. THE Hames took over the execution, also scored after the assist, and signed the final 2-1 for his team.
The matches of the 8th round:
Colombia-Argentina 2-1
Chile-Bolivia (12:00 am)
Ecuador-Peru (12:00 am)
Venezuela-Uruguay (1:00am)
Paraguay-Brazil (3:30 a.m.)
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Source: Sport Fm
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