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Thrilling Draw at the Monumental: Colombia and Argentina Split Points in Qualifiers
Capital Federal, City of Buenos Aires – In a match full of emotions and with a heart-stopping finale, Argentina and Colombia drew at the Estadio Mâs Monumental in a match corresponding to the group stage of the South American Qualifiers towards the 2026 World Cup.
The match, refereed by Paraguayan Juan Gabriel Benitez, was characterized by high voltage and a disputed game in every sector of the field. Colombia took the lead in the 24th minute thanks to a great collective play culminated by L. Diaz, who received a precise assist from K. Castano.
The first half passed with alternating dominance and friction, evidenced by the yellow cards shown to N. Molina for Argentina (32′) and K. Castano for Colombia (45′).
The second half was even more intense. Argentina, with greater ball possession (64%), insistently sought the equalizer, but the Colombian defense remained firm. The expulsion of E. Fernandez in the 70th minute, after a strong tackle, further complicated the panorama for the locals. The tension became palpable, with yellow cards for L. Paredes and D. Sanchez in the 72nd minute.
When it seemed that Colombia would take the victory, T. Almada appeared in the 81st minute to equalize the score, after an assist from E. Palacios. The goal unleashed euphoria at the Monumental and allowed Argentina to rescue a valuable point at home.
Regarding statistics, Argentina dominated possession with 64%, made 10 shots (3 on target and 5 off target) and earned 4 corners, but committed 16 fouls and received 2 yellow cards and 1 red card. Colombia, on the other hand, had 36% possession, 11 shots (5 on target and 2 off target), 6 corners, 12 fouls and 3 yellow cards.
Substitutions argentina: at minute 46 N. Gonzalez came in and N. Molina went out., at minute 46 G. Simeone came in and R. de Paul went out., at minute 78 E. Palacios came in and L. Messi went out., at minute 78 J. Foyth came in and F. Medina went out., at minute 90 L. Balerdi came in and T. Almada went out.
Substitutions colombia: at minute 57 A. Roman came in and J. Campaz went out., at minute 73 J. Arias came in and K. Castano went out., at minute 73 J. Carrascal came in and J. Rodriguez went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
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Colombia
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