Colombia defeated Argentina by just one goal on Tuesday, on matchday 8 of the CONMEBOL tournament – 2026 World Cup Qualifiers. The goals for Colombia were scored by Yerson Mosquera, in the 24th minute of the first half after a header, while the goal that gave his team the victory was scored by James Rodríguez when 14′ of the second half had elapsed, this time from the penalty spot. Nicolás González had put the temporary tie in the 2nd minute of the same stage.
James Rodriguez was the star of the match. The Colombian midfielder scored 1 goal, made 28 correct passes and shot on goal 2 times.
Another key player in the defence was Yerson Mosquera. The Colombian defender was important for scoring 1 goal and kicking 8 balls out of the danger area.
Argentina defender Lisandro Martinez got Colombia defender Daniel Muñoz to dance and nutmegged him in the 9th minute of the first half.
Colombia coach Nestor Lorenzo has planned a 4-4-2 strategy with Camilo Vargas in goal; Daniel Muñoz, Yerson Mosquera, Jhon Lucumí and Johan Mojica on the defensive line; Richard Rios, Jefferson Lerma, Jhon Arias and James Rodriguez in the middle; and Jhon Duran and Luis Diaz in attack.
For their part, Lionel Scaloni’s team lined up with a 4-4-2 formation with Emiliano Martínez between the posts; Gonzalo Montiel, Cristian Romero, Nicolás Otamendi and Lisandro Martínez in defence; Rodrigo De Paul, Leandro Paredes, Enzo Fernández and Nicolás González in the midfield; and Julián Álvarez and Lautaro Martínez up front.
Referee Piero Maza Gómez was selected to lead the game.
On the next date, Colombia will visit Bolivia and Argentina will play away against Venezuela.
After the match, the home team has 16 points and is in second place in the standings. The visitors have 18 points and are at the top of the table.
Changes in Colombia
- 78′ 2T – Jhon Jader Duran Palacios came out for Jhon Andres Cordoba Copete and Jhon Adolfo Arias Andrade for Kevin Duvan Castano Gil
- 87′ 2T – Yerson Mosquera Valdelamar came out for Juan David Cabal Murillo
- 92′ 2T – James David Rodriguez Rubio came out for Juan Camilo Portilla Orozco
Cautions in Colombia:
- 33′ 2T Jhon Durán (Insulting or disapproving of the referee) and 44′ 2T Camilo Vargas (Delaying the game)
Changes in Argentina
- 45′ 2T – Gonzalo Ariel Montiel came out for Nahuel Molina Lucero
- 63′ 2T – Leandro Daniel Paredes came out for Alexis Mac Allister and Lisandro Martínez for Marcos Javier Acuña
- 73′ 2T – Rodrigo Javier De Paul came on for Giovani Lo Celso
- 84′ 2T – Enzo Jeremias Fernandez came on for Paulo Exequiel Dybala
Cautioned in Argentina:
- 20′ 1T Gonzalo Montiel (Unsportsmanlike conduct)
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