soccer - Colombia follows Argentina to the Copa Finale
Colombia as Ex-Bayern-Professional James Rodríguez won the Copa América semifinal and will face Argentina in the final. Colombia won against Uruguay in Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina, USA, with a score of 1:0 (1:0). The second half was played with ten men. "We wrote history tonight," said an emotional James Rodríguez after the final whistle.
Colombia keeps the chance to win the second title - the last one is 23 years ago (2001). Uruguay misses the opportunity to play the record game against Argentina directly, as both teams currently hold the record of 15 titles in the Copa América. For La Celeste (The Sky Blues), it's still about placing third on Saturday (local time). The final in Miami takes place on Sunday.
Colombia in the second half with ten men
The game became exciting just before half-time: Jefferson Lerma scored the 1:0 in the 39th minute with a beautiful cross header. Shortly after, Colombia had to make a substitution, as Daniel Muñoz was sent off with a red card.
The second half was marked by many fouls and interruptions. In a man disadvantage, Colombia retreated more and more into their own half, while Uruguay put more and more pressure. A post shot from Luis Suárez, who was only substituted in the 66th minute, was just one of many chances. In the end, Colombia managed to keep the narrow lead through the time.
- Despite facing a man disadvantage in the second half, James Rodriguez's Colombia managed to maintain their 1-0 lead against Uruguay.
- The victory in the semifinals against Uruguay brought James Rodriguez and his Colombian team closer to potentially winning their second Copa America title, a feat last achieved 23 years ago.
- Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, North Carolina, served as the venue for Colombia's historic semifinal victory against Uruguay in the United States of America.
- As the Argentine team waits for their opponents in the Copa America final, Uruguay will have an opportunity to secure the third-place position on Saturday.
- James Rodriguez, formerly of Bayern Munich's Bavaria, was instrumental in Colombia's victory, with the team's lone goal being scored by Jefferson Lerma during the exciting first half.
- Following the dramatic semifinal match, an emotional James Rodriguez expressed his thoughts, saying, "We wrote history tonight."
