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Uruguay managed to win at World Cup qualification 2022 Conmebol zone. Come to headquarters Colombia, Edinson Cavani et al won 3-0.
Compete at Estadio Metropolitano Roberto Melendez, Saturday (11/14/2020) in the morning WIB, the hosts conceded in the 5th minute. Colombia’s back line error made the ball successfully captured by Uruguay.
The ball bounced Luis Suarez then controlled by Nahitan Nandez, who dribbled briefly then found Cavani who moved into the box. With one shot, the Manchester United striker beat the Colombian goalkeeper. David ospina.
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Cavani celebrates after scoring Uruguay’s winner. Photo: AP / Fernando Vergara— |
Behind one goal, Colombia tried to respond. James Rodriguez fired a shot in the 12th minute, but it went over the bar. A minute later, his header also did not produce a goal.
Uruguay also continues to press. Rodrigo Bentancur had a chance to increase the advantage in the 25th minute, but Ospina could still drive the flat kick.
Colombia again had the opportunity in the 29th minute through Tobacco Zapata, but his header is still wide to the left of the goal. The first half ended 1-0.
In the second half, Colombia again tried to equalize. Zapata again got a chance with a header, but Uruguay goalkeeper Martin Campana managed to brush it off.
Instead of equalizing, disaster came for Colombia in the 53rd minute. Jeison Murillo fouls in the penalty box, and the referee points to the spot for Uruguay. Luis Suarez advanced as executor, and successfully carried out his duties.
 Suarez managed to beat Ospina and bring Uruguay 2-0 ahead. Photo: AP / Fernando Vergara— |
Behind two goals, Colombia is not discouraged. Luis Muriel had a chance to keep the pace behind in the 58th minute, but his free kick flew over the net. Three minutes later, it was Alfredo Morelos’ header who had the same fate.
Colombia’s efforts to catch up with the game became increasingly difficult, following Uruguay’s third goal in the 73rd minute. Darwin Nunez’s long-distance kick failed to be blocked by Ospina.
 Darwin Nunez added to Colombia’s woes with his long-range goal. Photo: AP / Fernando Vergara— |
Colombia’s misfortune did not end there. In the 90th minute, Yerry Mina had to leave because he got a second yellow card, after previously receiving a yellow card in the first half. Until the long whistle, the score remained 3-0 for the visitors.
With this result, Uruguay moved up to fourth in the standings with 6 points from three matches. Meanwhile, Colombia slipped to sixth with 4 points from three matches.
Line-up of players
Colombia: Ospina, Murillo, Barrios (Luis Diaz 32 ‘), Duvan Zapata, James Rodriguez, Cuadrado, Yerry Mina, Uribe (Cardona 65’), Lerma, Mojica, Luis Muriel (Morelos 60 ‘)
Uruguay: Campana, Caceres, Godin, Vina, Jose Gimenez, Bentancur (Gabriel Neves 90 ‘), De La Cruz (Nunez 46’), Lucas Torreira, Nandez, Cavani (Arambarri 78 ‘), Luis Suarez (Jonathan Rodriguez 70’)
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