'Messie, get out of here!' Columbia defeated Uruguay 1-0 in 28 games to advance to the Copa America final for the first time in 23 years...'6Help'Hames, a new tournament record

Jul 11, 2024

Colombia is only one shot away from winning its first championship in 23 years. Colombia's momentum is surprising. He defeated Uruguay to reach the final. Colombia won 1-0 in the 2024 Copa America U.S. semifinals against Uruguay at 9 a.m. on the 11th (Korea time) at Bank of America Stadium in North Carolina. Colombia aims to win the Copa America for the first time in 23 years since 2001. Colombia have not lost in 28 matches, starting with a win over Bolivia on March 25, 2022, and are writing their longest unbeaten team record. The last loss was to Argentina. Coincidentally, Argentina is the final opponent. Colombia will face Argentina for the championship at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, Florida on the 15th.

Colombia has only one shot left before winning its first championship in 23 years.

Colombia's momentum is surprising. He defeated Uruguay to reach the final. Colombia won 1-0 in the 2024 Copa America U.S. semifinals against Uruguay at 9 a.m. on the 11th (Korea time) at Bank of America Stadium in North Carolina. Colombia aims to win the Copa America for the first time in 23 years since 2001.

Colombia have not lost in 28 matches, starting with a win over Bolivia on March 25, 2022, and are writing their longest unbeaten team record. The last loss was to Argentina. Coincidentally, Argentina is the final opponent. Colombia will face Argentina for the championship at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, Florida on the 15th.

Uruguay took out a 3-4-3 card. Darwin Núñez was at the forefront, and Facundo Felistri and Maximiliano Araujo stood on the left and right. In the midfield were Nakolas Dera Cruz and Hodrigo Bentancur, Manuel Ugarte and Federico Valverde. The three-back was made up of Sebastian Caceres, Matthias Olivera and Jose Jimenez. Sergio Rochette defended the goal.

Colombia fought back 4-2-3-1. Jon Cordova stood at the one-top, and Luis Díaz-Hames Rodriguez-Jón Arias was in the second line. Gefferson Lerma and Richard Rios were in the midfield. Johan Mohica, Carlos Cuesta, Davinson Sanchez and Daniel Muñoz made the four backs. Camilo Vargas wore goalkeeper gloves.

Colombia pushed hard from the beginning. Aras' sharp shot in the sixth minute of the first half missed. In the 15th minute, Munoz headed for the goal but missed. In the 16th minute, Lerma's shot was unfortunately missed.

Uruguay also fought back. In the 17th minute, Núñez had a golden opportunity, but the left-footed shot went off the post. 22 min Another good opportunity came to Núñez, but the shot was missed again this time. Núñez also had a good shot in the 28th minute, but she covered her head.

There is a variable. 35 min Bentancur is down injured. Guillermo Barella came in instead.

Colombia has taken the lead. In the 39th minute, Lerma headed James' corner into the net. It was Hames' sixth assist, a new record that exceeded Messi's five most assists in a tournament in 2021. James, who created two assists in the first group match (2-1 wins) against Paraguay, matched Messi's record with one assist in the second group match (3-0 wins) against Costa Rica, followed by two assists in the quarterfinals against Panama (5-0 wins), and became the main character of the new record by helping Lerma's header goal.

Colombia continued its attack with momentum. But the bad news came. Munoz was sent off. In the extra time of the first half, he was sent off due to cumulative warnings while swinging his elbow in a collision with Ugarte. The first half ended with a 1-0 Colombia lead.

Uruguay, which had a numerical advantage, excluded defender Olivera and put in Hiorhian de Arascaeta. Christian Olivera also increased the level of the offensive. Colombia put right fullback Santiago Arias in the fight. In Uruguay's attack, Colombia held out by lowering the line back.

Colombia deployed Matheus Yuribe and Kevin Castaño to increase mobility. Uruguay went all out with Luis Suarez. 23 min De La Cruz missed a disappointing chance.

27 min Uruguay hit the ground. Suarez's shot hit the post. Valverde's shot was not included in the 30th minute. Colombia even deployed Yerry Mina to solidify its position. Uruguay's attack was not complete. 41 min Jimenez's header is also off the mark.

Colombia also launched a counterattack. In the 44th minute, Castaño's shot went off the post. The extra time is 7 minutes. Uruguay's onslaught ensued. De Ariscaeta's shot went over the goal. In the end, the match ended with Colombia's victory, which made it to the finals.

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