Uruguay emerged victorious in a thrilling 3-2 encounter against Colombia in the CONMEBOL World Cup Qualifiers at the Estadio Centenario. A match filled with drama, own goals, and late strikes saw the home side edge their visitors despite a resilient Colombian effort.
Colombia took the lead in the 31st minute through Juan Quintero, giving the visitors an early boost. However, Uruguay responded in the second half with relentless pressure. A fortuitous own goal by Colombia’s Davinson Sánchez in the 57th minute levelled the scoreline, setting the stage for a gripping finale. Rodrigo Aguirre added a second just three minutes later, capitalizing on Uruguay’s momentum.
Colombia’s Andres Gomez found the net in the sixth minute of added time, keeping the game alive until the final whistle. Manuel Ugarte sealed the victory in the 90+11th minute, securing all three points for Uruguay. Despite the late surge,
Uruguay held 45% of possession and completed 296 accurate passes with an 82% accuracy rate, while Colombia dominated possession with 55%, completing 415 accurate passes at an 89% success rate. Both teams registered 10 total shots.
Uruguay managed five shots on target compared to Colombia’s four. Uruguay created two big chances and missed one, while Colombia created three big chances and missed two. Notably, Colombia’s inefficiency in front of goal proved costly in such a tightly contested game.
On the individual front, Federico Valverde played a pivotal role in Uruguay’s midfield. The Real Madrid midfielder completed 33 of his 37 passes (89% accuracy) and contributed three successful long balls out of three attempts. While he didn’t register a goal or assist, his one chance created and 52 touches highlighted his importance in dictating play. Valverde also made one successful dribble and delivered three key passes into the final third, underscoring his influence in both defensive and attacking transitions.
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