November 16, (THEWILL) – Uruguay clinched a dramatic 3-2 victory against Colombia in South American World Cup qualifying, with Manuel Ugarte scoring the decisive goal in the final moments of added time.
The result ended Uruguay’s five-match streak without a win.
The match at Estadio Centenario delivered multiple twists, beginning with Juan Fernando Quintero’s intelligent free-kick giving Colombia the advantage.
Uruguay equalised through an unfortunate Davinson Sanchez own goal before Rodrigo Aguirre marked his senior international debut with a skilful finish to put the home side ahead.
The drama intensified when Andres Gomez appeared to have salvaged a point for Colombia deep into stoppage time.
However, Manchester United midfielder Ugarte responded immediately, converting his opportunity to record his first international goal and sending the Montevideo crowd into celebration.
The triumph positions Uruguay in second place in the South American qualifying standings, level on points with Colombia but ahead on goal difference.
Argentina maintained its position at the summit of the group
In other qualification action, Peru and Chile played out a goalless draw in Lima.
A late potential turning point emerged when Gianluca Lapadula thought he had earned a penalty, but VAR intervention determined he had strayed offside.
Peru occupy ninth position with seven points, while Chile remained at the bottom of the ten-team group with six points.
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