In the second semi-final of Copa America 2024, Colombia defeated Uruguay 1-0 thanks to the only goal of midfielder Jefferson Lerma, thereby winning a ticket to the final against Argentina.

Colombia goal : Lerma (39′)

Colombia red card : Munoz (45’+1)

Entering the important semi-final, both Uruguay and Colombia used their best cards. With high form and high spirits, Colombia gradually took the initiative after the opening whistle. However, Uruguay was the team with more delicious opportunities.

In less than 10 minutes, from the 18th to the 27th minute, Uruguay had 3 consecutive chances to score against Colombia, but Darwin Nunez missed them all. The 25-year-old striker performed exactly like he did at Liverpool last season with very poor finishing ability. Nunez may have very good handling but his kicks lacked the accuracy to convert into goals.

Despite many attacks but failing to score, Uruguay had to accept a bitter end as an inevitable consequence. In the 39th minute, from a corner kick from the right wing by James Rodriguez, midfielder Jefferson Lerma jumped high and headed the ball into the Uruguay net, breaking the tie.

Nunez can be considered the sinner of Uruguay

By the end of the first half, Colombia were surprisingly reduced to 10 men after defender Daniel Munoz received a second yellow card, which meant a red card. The 28-year-old defender lost his cool and then blatantly elbowed Manuel Ugarte in the chest.

Despite having one more player in the second half, Uruguay were still deadlocked. The match was constantly interrupted by fierce disputes between the two sides, causing players to repeatedly lie on the ground. It was not until the end of the match that many good scoring opportunities appeared for both Uruguay and Colombia. However, neither side was able to capitalize on them.

In the end, Colombia defeated Uruguay 1-0 to win a ticket to the final of Copa America 2024. Their opponent in the cup match is the defending champion Argentina. This match will take place at 7:00 am on July 15 at Hard Rock Stadium, Florida, USA.

Uruguay: Rochet, Caceres, Gimenez, M. Olivera (De Arrascaeta 46′), Valverde, Ugarte, Bentancur (Varela 34′ – Suarez 67′), De la Cruz (Canobbio 90′), Pellistri (C. Olivera 46′), M. Araujo, Nunez.Colombia: Vargas, Munoz, Sanchez, Cuesta, Mojica, Rios (Uribe 61′), Lerma, J. Arias (S. Arias 46′), Rodriguez (Castano 62′), Cordoba (Mina 75′), Diaz (Sinisterra 86′).