Match report

Colombia Triumphs 6-3 Over Venezuela in World Cup Qualification

Venezuela
Venezuela
3–6
FT
Colombia
Colombia
Sep 9, 2025

Colombia pulled off an impressive 6-3 victory over Venezuela in their latest World Cup Qualification match, showcasing a dominant performance. Luis Javier Suárez netted a hat-trick, while James Rodríguez played a crucial role with his assists. Venezuela's Josef Martínez and S. Rondon also found the back of the net, but it wasn't enough to secure a comeback.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Venezuela 3–6 Colombia
  • • Goals for Venezuela: T. Segovia (3'), Josef Martínez (12'), S. Rondon (76')
  • • Goals for Colombia: Y. Mina (10'), Luis Javier Suárez (42', 50', 59', 67'), J. Córdoba (78')
  • • Key assists: James Rodríguez (2 assists), L. Díaz (1 assist)

Lineups

Venezuela

Formation: 4-4-2

Starting XI

  • 22 R. Romo (G)
  • 4 J. Aramburu (D)
  • 2 N. Ferraresi (D)
  • 3 W. Angel (D)
  • 15 M. Navarro (D)
  • 20 E. Bello (M)
  • 16 T. Segovia (M)
  • 13 J. Martinez (M)
  • 10 Y. Soteldo (M)
  • 23 S. Rondon (F)
  • 17 J. Martinez (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 W. Farinez
  • 12 A. Baroja
  • 5 C. Makoun
  • 6 J. Yriarte
  • 7 J. Savarino
  • 8 T. Rincon
  • 9 K. Kelsy
  • 11 G. Mendoza
  • 14 J. Mejias
  • 18 C. Casseres
  • 19 J. Murillo
  • 21 A. Gonzalez

Colombia

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 22 K. Mier (G)
  • 2 D. Munoz (D)
  • 13 Y. Mina (D)
  • 23 D. Sanchez (D)
  • 8 A. Angulo (D)
  • 6 R. Rios (M)
  • 16 J. Lerma (M)
  • 5 K. Castano (M)
  • 10 J. Rodriguez (F)
  • 19 L. Suarez (F)
  • 7 L. Diaz (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 D. Ospina
  • 12 C. Vargas
  • 3 J. Lucumi
  • 4 S. Arias
  • 15 J. Portilla
  • 14 J. Mojica
  • 20 J. Quintero
  • 21 J. Campaz
  • 11 J. Arias
  • 18 M. Hinestroza
  • 9 J. Cordoba
  • 17 D. Moreno

Timeline

  1. Venezuela
    3' Venezuela Goal · Normal Goal
    T. Segovia · Assist: S. Rondon
  2. Colombia
    10' Colombia Goal · Normal Goal
    Y. Mina · Assist: James Rodríguez
  3. Venezuela
    12' Venezuela Goal · Normal Goal
    Josef Martínez
  4. Colombia
    42' Colombia Goal · Normal Goal
    Luis Javier Suárez
  5. Colombia
    50' Colombia Goal · Normal Goal
    Luis Javier Suárez · Assist: James Rodríguez
  6. Colombia
    59' Colombia Goal · Normal Goal
    Luis Javier Suárez · Assist: L. Díaz
  7. Venezuela
    63' Venezuela subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Miguel Navarro · On: K. Kelsy
  8. Venezuela
    63' Venezuela subst · Substitution 2
    Off: E. Bello · On: J. Murillo
  9. Colombia
    67' Colombia Goal · Normal Goal
    Luis Javier Suárez · Assist: Richard Ríos
  10. Colombia
    68' Colombia subst · Substitution 1
    Off: James Rodríguez · On: J. Quintero
  11. Venezuela
    69' Venezuela subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Josef Martínez · On: J. Savarino
  12. Colombia
    69' Colombia subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Luis Javier Suárez · On: J. Córdoba
  13. Venezuela
    74' Venezuela subst · Substitution 4
    Off: T. Segovia · On: Cristian Cásseres Jr.
  14. Venezuela
    76' Venezuela Goal · Normal Goal
    S. Rondon
  15. Colombia
    77' Colombia subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Kevin Castaño · On: J. Arias
  16. Colombia
    78' Colombia Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Córdoba · Assist: J. Quintero
  17. Colombia
    86' Colombia subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Lerma · On: Camilo Portilla

Match Stats

Stat Venezuela Colombia
Fouls 14 16
Pass Accuracy 78% 84%
Offsides 1 0
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 11 13
Corners 3 2
Total Passes 286 517
Yellow Cards — —
Blocked Shots 1 1
Shots on Target 8 9
xG — —
Shots off Target 2 3
Possession 36% 64%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 223 432
Shots Inside Box 9 9
Saves 3 5
Shots Outside Box 2 4

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Colombia leveled the match within minutes of Venezuela's early lead, with Y. Mina scoring in the 10th minute, setting the stage for a back-and-forth affair.
  • ▸ The turning point came in the second half when Luis Javier Suárez scored his second and third goals, solidifying Colombia's lead and putting them in control of the match.