Match report

Uruguay Secures 3-2 Win Over Colombia in South America World Cup Qualification

Uruguay
Uruguay
3–2
FT
Colombia
Colombia
Nov 16, 2024

In a tightly contested South America World Cup Qualification match, Uruguay held off Colombia to secure a 3-2 victory. The game was marked by an early goal from J. Quintero for Colombia, followed by an own goal from Uruguay's D. Sanchez. Uruguay turned the tide with a goal from R. Aguirre and a late winner from M. Ugarte, ensuring a hard-fought win.

Key Facts

  • • Uruguay 3–2 Colombia
  • • J. Quintero opened the scoring for Colombia at 31 minutes
  • • D. Sanchez scored an own goal for Uruguay at 57 minutes
  • • R. Aguirre equalized for Uruguay at 60 minutes with an assist from M. Olivera
  • • M. Ugarte secured the win for Uruguay with a goal at 90 minutes

Lineups

Uruguay

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 1 S. Rochet (G)
  • 8 N. Nandez (D)
  • 2 J. M. Gimenez (D)
  • 16 M. Olivera (D)
  • 3 M. Saracchi (D)
  • 6 R. Bentancur (M)
  • 15 F. Valverde (M)
  • 11 F. Pellistri (M)
  • 7 R. Aguirre (M)
  • 20 M. Araujo (M)
  • 9 D. Nunez (F)

Substitutes

  • 14 J. Rodriguez
  • 10 B. Rodriguez
  • 21 F. Torres
  • 19 L. Rodriguez
  • 4 N. Fonseca
  • 23 S. Mele
  • 12 F. Israel
  • 22 N. Marichal
  • 17 C. Olivera
  • 13 G. Varela
  • 18 J. Rodriguez
  • 5 M. Ugarte

Colombia

Formation: 4-3-1-2

Starting XI

  • 12 C. Vargas (G)
  • 21 D. Munoz (D)
  • 23 D. Sanchez (D)
  • 3 J. Lucumi (D)
  • 17 J. Mojica (D)
  • 6 R. Rios (M)
  • 16 J. Portilla (M)
  • 11 J. Arias (M)
  • 20 J. Quintero (M)
  • 14 J. Duran (F)
  • 7 L. Diaz (F)

Substitutes

  • 10 J. Rodriguez
  • 22 A. Montero
  • 18 C. Borja
  • 1 D. Ospina
  • 2 C. Cuesta
  • 15 M. Uribe
  • 9 C. A. Gomez
  • 8 S. Gomez
  • 5 K. Castano
  • 13 Y. Mina
  • 19 R. Borre
  • 4 S. Arias

Timeline

  1. Colombia
    25' Colombia Card · Yellow Card
    J. Quintero

    Foul

  2. Uruguay
    26' Uruguay Card · Yellow Card
    Rodrigo Bentancur

    Foul

  3. Colombia
    31' Colombia Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Quintero
  4. Uruguay
    37' Uruguay Card · Yellow Card
    R. Aguirre

    Foul

  5. Uruguay
    57' Uruguay Goal · Own Goal
    D. Sanchez
  6. Colombia
    58' Colombia Card · Yellow Card
    J. Durán

    Foul

  7. Uruguay
    60' Uruguay Goal · Normal Goal
    R. Aguirre · Assist: M. Olivera
  8. Uruguay
    66' Uruguay Card · Yellow Card
    F. Valverde

    Foul

  9. Uruguay
    68' Uruguay subst · Substitution 1
    Off: R. Aguirre · On: M. Ugarte
  10. Colombia
    72' Colombia subst · Substitution 1
    Off: J. Quintero · On: James Rodríguez
  11. Colombia
    72' Colombia subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Durán · On: R. Borré
  12. Uruguay
    79' Uruguay subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Saracchi · On: Guillermo Varela
  13. Uruguay
    80' Uruguay Card · Yellow Card
    N. Nández

    Persistent fouling

  14. Colombia
    82' Colombia subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Arias · On: Andres Gomez
  15. Colombia
    90'+5 Colombia subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Camilo Portilla · On: Y. Mina
  16. Uruguay
    90' Uruguay Goal · Normal Goal
    M. Ugarte · Assist: F. Pellistri

Match Stats

Stat Uruguay Colombia
Fouls 18 14
Pass Accuracy 82% 89%
Offsides 2 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 10 10
Corners 6 1
Total Passes 360 465
Yellow Cards 4 2
Blocked Shots 2 0
Shots on Target 5 4
xG — —
Shots off Target 3 6
Possession 45% 55%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 296 414
Shots Inside Box 6 5
Saves 2 3
Shots Outside Box 4 5

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The own goal from D. Sanchez at 57 minutes gave Colombia a temporary advantage, but Uruguay quickly responded to level the score
  • ▸ M. Ugarte's goal in the 90th minute was crucial, sealing Uruguay's victory and adding to the team's momentum in the World Cup Qualification campaign