Argentina Defeats Colombia in a Tight Match
Argentina edged out Colombia 2-1 in a thrilling encounter where both teams fought hard.
The first half started at a slow pace, but gradually intensified as the match progressed. At the 21st minute, Gonzalo Montiel received a yellow card for a foul on a Colombian player. However, Colombia managed to open the scoring in the 25th minute with a goal from Y. Mosquera, assisted by J. Rodriguez.
In the second half, Argentina came out with more determination. At the 48th minute, Nicolás González equalized with an assist from a teammate. Colombia did not back down and managed to regain the lead in the 60th minute with a penalty converted by J. Rodríguez.
Argentina continued to press and had several scoring opportunities, but they were unable to capitalize. Ultimately, the match ended with a goal from Argentina, securing their victory.
Statistics:
Colombia: 48% possession, 8 shots (4 on target, 4 off target), 2 corners, 8 fouls, 2 yellow cards, 0 red cards
Argentina: 52% possession, 13 shots (1 on target, 9 off target), 4 corners, 10 fouls, 1 yellow card, 0 red cards
Match Details:
Date: September 10, 2024, 20:30
City: Barranquilla
Stadium: Estadio Metropolitano Roberto Meléndez
Referee: Piero Maza, Chile
League: World Cup – South America Qualification
Season: 2026
Round: Group Stage – 8
Country: World
Substitutions argentina: at minute 46 N. Molina came in and G. Montiel went out., at minute 64 A. Mac Allister came in and L. Paredes went out., at minute 64 M. Acuna came in and L. Martinez went out., at minute 74 G. Lo Celso came in and R. de Paul went out., at minute 85 P. Dybala came in and E. Fernandez went out.
Substitutions colombia: at minute 79 J. Cordoba came in and J. Duran went out., at minute 79 K. Castano came in and J. Arias went out., at minute 88 J. Cabal came in and Y. Mosquera went out., at minute 90 J. Portilla came in and J. Rodriguez went out.
The teams lined up as follows:
Colombia
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Argentina
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