Highlights
- Colombia moved to the semi-finals by winning against Uruguay in the Uruguay versus Colombia match on Saturday
- The Penalty shoot-out led to a 4-2 result in favor of Columbia
- Colombia will be facing Argentina in the semi-final match on Tuesday.
This year’s Copa America Football Tournament has seen a great change in the game pace. There have been several moments in this tournament that have awed the fans. The same was seen in the Uruguay versus Colombia match last Saturday. The match came up to a tie when neither of the teams could score a goal. Since the entire stage of extra time was removed in this year’s Copa America Tournament, the match was decided with a nail-biting penalty kick!
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Uruguay Versus Colombia Match
The entire match was very fair overall, and both the teams tried their best when it came to scoring a goal. Both the teams had managed to get at least three attempts each to take a shot at the goal. The match was quite defensive. There were a combined 29 fouls in the game which made it a bit dirty at the end.
The saves made by the man of the hour, Napoli, made sure that Colombia went through to the semi-finals to win the game by 4-2. For Colombia, this has been a great win, considering the inconsistent performance they have shown during the entire tournament. For Uruguay, it has been a loss for the aging players; this tournament was their last opportunity to bag a trophy for their country.
Consequence Of The Match
The Uruguay versus Colombia match has been very exciting to watch since both teams are adept at playing under extreme pressure. The last three editions of the tournament have been very exciting for the fans and the players alike.
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Have You Watched It Yet?
Did you watch Uruguay versus Colombia match? Did it not have you on the edge of your seat with excitement and joy followed by Colombia’s win? Let us know your experience in the comment section!
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