Colombia Edges Uruguay to Secure Copa América Final Berth

In a closely contested semi-final match of the Copa América, Colombia emerged victorious over Uruguay with a narrow 1-0 win. The match, held at the Bank of America Stadium, saw Colombia advance to the final where they will face Argentina.

Match Overview

- Date: July 10, 2024

- Final Score: Uruguay 0 - 1 Colombia

- Venue: Bank of America Stadium

Key Moments

- Goal: J. Lerma scored the only goal of the match in the 39th minute, giving Colombia the lead.

- Red Card: D. Muñoz received a red card in the first half injury time (45+1'), leaving Uruguay with a numerical disadvantage for the remainder of the match.

Match Statistics

- Shots: Uruguay 11 - 11 Colombia

- Shots on Target: Uruguay 2 - 4 Colombia

- Possession: Uruguay 62% - 38% Colombia

- Passes: Uruguay 412 - 258 Colombia

- Pass Accuracy: Uruguay 83% - 72% Colombia

- Fouls: Uruguay 11 - 13 Colombia

- Yellow Cards: Uruguay 3 - 3 Colombia

- Red Cards: Uruguay 0 - 1 Colombia

- Offsides: Uruguay 4 - 2 Colombia

- Corners: Uruguay 4 - 3 Colombia

Despite dominating possession and having a higher pass accuracy, Uruguay struggled to convert their control into goals. Colombia, on the other hand, made the most of their opportunities, securing their place in the final.

Upcoming Final

Colombia will now face Argentina in the final on Monday at 1:00am West Africa Standard Time. Argentina secured their spot in the final with a convincing 2-0 win over Canada. The upcoming final promises to be an exciting encounter as both teams vie for the prestigious Copa América title.

Stay tuned for more updates and coverage as we approach the grand finale of Copa América 2024!