National stadium
Spectators: 10300 (Terracing: 7725,
Seating: 2369, VIP seats: 206) Uruguay's Primitivo Grau was first on the ball when the corner was shot and he dangerously headed the ball towards goal, but Rene Higuita in the goal jumped up to prevent it from getting in. Rene Higuita showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Dario Betzanos, who was totally free with the ball in the 13th minute. Dario Betzanos sent away a hard shot on goal in the 15th minute, but the ball hit the crossbar and went out. A very good chance for a goal. In the 15th minute Dario Betzanos shot on, it seemed, an open goal, but Rene Higuita saw the ball coming and threw himself on it before it passed the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Dario Betzanos in the 18th minute of play forced Colombia's goalkeeper Rene Higuita to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Uruguay's Cebrian Blanco quite brazenly broke a throw-in by Manel Fonelleda, made in the 20th minute of the game. The audience thought a goal was coming when Barto Gayoso got free with Hilario Pesquera in the 23rd minute, but the goalkeeper managed to catch the ball with a huge effort. Hilario Pesquera made a fantastic save in the 27th minute, when Sansone Poso sent off a good shot on target. 29 minutes into the game, Sansone Poso recieved a splendid long ball, split the defenders, and gently placed the ball to the left of Hilario Pesquera. Sansone Poso showed that you don't have to tear a hole in the net to score, 1-0. Hilario Pesquera showed his good apprehension of the play when he made a fantastic save on a shot from Barto Gayoso, who was totally free with the ball in the 33rd minute. 38 minutes into the match, Dario Betzanos had an open shot that he just couldn't miss and scored to the right of Rene Higuita. Colombia's manager could be seen yelling to the referee that Dario Betzanos was offside, but the referee ignored the protest. 1-1. In the 43rd minute of the match, Cristiano Ronaldinho tried to roll the ball into the goal by the right post, but Hilario Pesquera saw his intentions and got control of the ball before it passed the line. Thanks to some nice moves Cristiano Ronaldinho could shoot a difficult shot in the 45th minute, which Hilario Pesquera however easily saved by the left post. Archibaldo Velaz kicked well hit freekick during the 47th minute of the match. Colombia made a substitution. Zaquiel Puredo replaced Cristiano Ronaldinho. After a rather tough play, Colombia's Archibaldo Velaz got a free kick in the 48th minute. After fighting hard for a draw in the first half, the players were able to take a much needed rest.
The players of the home team were most fresh-looking when they entered the field to play the second half. Sansone Poso was the one to do the kick off. Colombia's Sansone Poso suffered a sore foot after 54 minutes and couldn't finish the game. Galoer Barajo charged in rather forcefully in the 54th minute of the match, and managed to knock his opponent down. The referee showed Galoer Barajo the yellow card, and asked the players to shake hands before continuing play. In the 61st minute the ball was on its way in behind Uruguay's goalkeeper Hilario Pesquera, but with the help of a sacrificing defense, he could catch the ball at the crossbar. An unexpected shot in the 62nd minute by Dario Betzanos got the crowd on their feet, but to their dismay it went out on the left side. Uruguay made a substitution. Fausto Jayaga replaced Diego Godin. Uruguay's Estevam Moroño was substituted for Dario Betzanos. Uruguay's Cordario Vivero was substituted for Primitivo Grau. Xuaco Fias kicked well hit freekick during the 69th minute of the match. Colombia's Rene Higuita played magnificently when he managed to stop the ball from hitting the goal, after a sharp shot by Estevam Moroño in the 71st minute of play. 74 minutes into the game, Colombia's Kilian Mbappè nearly tore a hole in the net with a booming shot. Hilario Pesquera made a valiant effort, but he could not reach the ball in time, 2-2. In the 76th match minute, Colombia was awarded a freekick, the ball was picked up by Mambru Tarapiella to maneuver through the defense. Estevam Moroño blasted a shot towards the goal in the 77th minute, but the shot hit the top of the crossbar and went out without Rene Higuita having to make a save. With a little luck, Colombia's Rene Higuita got control of the ball when Estevam Moroño tried to sneak it across the goal line. An unexpectedly hard shot by Don Gato in the 79th minute of play forced Uruguay's goalkeeper Hilario Pesquera to throw himself to the left, to be able to save the ball. Hilario Pesquera took care of the ball after a well-directed shot from Don Gato, even though the ball almost passed him on his left side. 89 minutes into the match, Estevam Moroño dribbled the ball past the defender and swiftly kicked the ball to the left of Rene Higuita, 2-3. Rene Higuita made a wonderful reflex save on a shot from Estevam Moroño in the 93rd minute of play. After a defensive mix-up in Uruguay's zone, Kilian Mbappè stole the ball and had only the goalie to beat. Hilario Pesquera came out of the goal and Kilian Mbappè tried to chip the ball over his head. To his dismay, the ball went over the crossbar and out of play. Uruguay's supporters were very happy and cheered loudly because their team had won after a very close match.
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