Match report

Colombia Defeats Uruguay 1-0 in Copa America Clash

Uruguay
Uruguay
0–1
FT
Colombia
Colombia
Jul 11, 2024

Colombia secured a 1-0 victory over Uruguay in a hard-fought Copa America match. J. Lerma's goal, assisted by James Rodríguez, proved decisive. Uruguay's Guillermo Varela was sent off early in the match for violent conduct, but Colombia's Daniel Muñoz also saw red for argumentative behavior.

Key Facts

  • Final score: Uruguay 0-1 Colombia
  • J. Lerma scored the match-winning goal for Colombia
  • Guillermo Varela of Uruguay was shown a red card in the 0th minute for violent conduct
  • Daniel Muñoz of Colombia was sent off in the 45+1 minute for argument
  • James Rodríguez provided the assist for J. Lerma's goal

Lineups

Uruguay

Formation: 3-2-4-1

Starting XI

  • 1 S. Rochet (G)
  • 3 S. Cáceres (D)
  • 2 J. Giménez (D)
  • 16 M. Olivera (D)
  • 15 F. Valverde (M)
  • 5 M. Ugarte (M)
  • 11 F. Pellistri (F)
  • 6 R. Bentancur (M)
  • 7 N. de la Cruz (M)
  • 20 M. Araújo (F)
  • 19 D. Núñez (F)

Substitutes

  • 13 G. Varela
  • 25 C. Olivera
  • 10 G. de Arrascaeta
  • 9 L. Suárez
  • 14 A. Canobbio
  • 17 M. Viña
  • 18 B. Rodríguez
  • 26 B. Ocampo
  • 22 N. Marichal
  • 4 R. Araujo
  • 12 F. Israel
  • 23 S. Mele
  • 24 L. Olaza
  • 21 E. Martínez

Colombia

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 12 C. Vargas (G)
  • 21 D. Muñoz (D)
  • 23 D. Sánchez (D)
  • 2 C. Cuesta (D)
  • 17 J. Mojica (D)
  • 6 R. Rios (M)
  • 16 J. Lerma (M)
  • 11 J. Arias (M)
  • 10 J. Rodríguez (M)
  • 7 L. Díaz (M)
  • 24 J. Córdoba (F)

Substitutes

  • 4 S. Arias
  • 15 M. Uribe
  • 5 K. Castaño
  • 13 Y. Mina
  • 18 L. Sinisterra
  • 22 Y. Asprilla
  • 3 J. Lucumí
  • 25 Á. Montero
  • 20 J. Quintero
  • 14 J. Durán
  • 19 R. Borré
  • 26 D. Machado
  • 8 J. Carrascal
  • 1 D. Ospina
  • 9 M. Borja

Timeline

  1. Uruguay
    ?' Uruguay Card · Red Card
    Guillermo Varela

    Violent conduct

  2. Uruguay
    26' Uruguay Card · Yellow Card
    N. de la Cruz

    Foul

  3. Colombia
    31' Colombia Card · Yellow Card
    Daniel Muñoz

    Foul

  4. Uruguay
    34' Uruguay subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Rodrigo Bentancur · On: Guillermo Varela
  5. Colombia
    39' Colombia Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Lerma · Assist: James Rodríguez
  6. Colombia
    45'+1 Colombia Card · Yellow Card
    Daniel Muñoz

    Argument

  7. Colombia
    45'+1 Colombia Card · Red Card
    Daniel Muñoz

    Argument

  8. Uruguay
    46' Uruguay subst · Substitution 2
    Off: F. Pellistri · On: C. Olivera
  9. Uruguay
    46' Uruguay subst · Substitution 3
    Off: M. Olivera · On: G. de Arrascaeta
  10. Colombia
    46' Colombia subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Arias · On: S. Arias
  11. Colombia
    55' Colombia Card · Yellow Card
    James Rodríguez

    Argument

  12. Colombia
    61' Colombia subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Richard Ríos · On: M. Uribe
  13. Colombia
    62' Colombia subst · Substitution 3
    Off: James Rodríguez · On: Kevin Castaño
  14. Uruguay
    63' Uruguay Card · Yellow Card
    Guillermo Varela

    Foul

  15. Uruguay
    67' Uruguay subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Guillermo Varela · On: Luis Suárez
  16. Uruguay
    69' Uruguay Card · Yellow Card
    José María Giménez

    Foul

  17. Colombia
    75' Colombia subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Córdoba · On: Y. Mina
  18. Colombia
    86' Colombia subst · Substitution 5
    Off: L. Díaz · On: L. Sinisterra
  19. Colombia
    90'+6 Colombia Card · Yellow Card
    Kevin Castaño

    Time wasting

  20. Uruguay
    90' Uruguay subst · Substitution 5
    Off: N. de la Cruz · On: A. Canobbio

Match Stats

Stat Uruguay Colombia
Fouls 11 13
Pass Accuracy 84% 73%
Offsides 4 2
Red Cards 1 1
Total Shots 11 11
Corners 4 3
Total Passes 410 259
Yellow Cards 3 5
Blocked Shots 1 0
Shots on Target 2 4
xG 0.76 1.18
Shots off Target 8 7
Possession 62% 38%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 343 188
Shots Inside Box 6 8
Saves 3 2
Shots Outside Box 5 3

Key Match Notes

  • Uruguay's early red card to Guillermo Varela shifted momentum to Colombia, leading to a more controlled game for the visitors
  • J. Lerma's goal in the 39th minute was pivotal, giving Colombia a lead they managed to maintain despite being reduced to ten men later in the match