Colombia surprises Uruguay and returns to a Copa America final after 23 years

Washington.-The Colombian team defeated Uruguay 1-0 in a great match and earned a ticket to the grand final next Sunday in Miami.

They have gone far once more, just like in 2001. Their sixth match will be the final. A just reward because they have managed to do it without losing matches once morest difficult rivals. They beat Paraguay, drew with Brazil, got the Uruguayans out of the way, and thrashed the Central Americans.

The team had moments of good play. James took charge of the football, the others responded with their dedication. The level of solidarity also helped in this achievement planned by coach Néstor Lorenzo from the beginning of his time.

23 years later, the team reached the final. Appreciated for its performance, applauded by the fans and more mature in overcoming difficulties, it established itself as the best team in the tournament.

They will face Argentina, the last champion in Brazil 2021. In memory is that semi-final in Brasilia in which goalkeeper Emiliano Martínez intimidated the ticket collectors and started his story between the sticks.

The match will be on Sunday, July 14 in Miami.ESPN.

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2024-07-12 23:41:39

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