Ugarte's Last-Minute Goal Secures Dramatic Win for Uruguay

Manuel Ugarte scored a dramatic last-minute goal to give Uruguay a 3-2 victory over Colombia in the World Cup qualifiers, ending Uruguay's winless streak. The match saw thrilling exchanges, with both teams tied at 2-2 until Ugarte's decisive goal. Uruguay now ranks second, level on points with Colombia.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Updated: 16-11-2024 09:28 IST | Created: 16-11-2024 09:28 IST
Ugarte's Last-Minute Goal Secures Dramatic Win for Uruguay
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In a gripping encounter at the Centenario Stadium, Manuel Ugarte's last-gasp winner propelled Uruguay to a 3-2 triumph over Colombia in the South American World Cup qualifiers.

The thrilling match ended Uruguay's four-game winless run, with Ugarte's close-range goal 11 minutes into stoppage time sealing the victory.

Despite Colombia's resilience, highlighted by Andrés Gómez's VAR-reviewed goal, Uruguay's win positions them second in the standings, equalling Colombia's 19 points.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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