Defeat Uruguay 4-2, Colombia Advance To 2021 Copa America Semifinals

JAKARTA - Colombia confirmed their progress to the 2021 Copa America semifinals after beating Uruguay 4-2 on penalties in the quarter-final match at the Estadio Nacional de Brasilia, Brazil, Sunday 4 July, according to the official FIFA website.

The match was fairly even with Uruguay recording seven shots on goal (three on target) and 49 per cent possession. Meanwhile, Colombia was able to record nine attempts (three on target), and had 51 percent control of the ball.

Colombia almost opened the scoring before the first half ended. Duvan Zapata shot the ball from a tight angle, but his effort was blocked by goalkeeper Fernando Muslera.

No goals were scored until entering the first half. The first half closed with a score of glasses.

Both Uruguay and Colombia increased the tempo of the game in the second half to break the deadlock. Uruguay threatened through Giorgian de Arrascaeta's shot in the 57th minute. However, David Ospina can still anticipate the ball.

Colombia hit back in the 65th minute. Luis Muriel sent the ball into the penalty box which was met by Yerry Mina's header even though the ball was pushed over by Muslera.

Colombia got another chance in the air in the 73rd minute. Zupata's header in front of goal was again able to be dammed by Muslera.

Both teams, as reported by Antara, again failed to score until the second half ended. The winner must be determined by penalty shootout.

Colombia won the coach competition 4-2 after Ospina successfully parried the executions of Jose Gimenez and Matias Vina. Tricolor follows Peru and Brazil to the semifinals of the 2021 Copa America.