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Colombia defeats Uruguay 1-0 to face Argentina in Copa America final
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Despite playing with 10 men, Colombia managed to win the second semi-final in Charlotte

Colombia advanced to the Copa America final with a gritty 1-0 victory over Uruguay, despite being reduced to 10 men for the entire second half. The semi-final, held in Charlotte, North Carolina, concluded in chaotic scenes as players clashed with fans, prompting an investigation by South American governing body CONMEBOL.

The match began with a dominant display of support from the Colombian fans among the 70,000-plus crowd. Jefferson Lerma emerged as the hero for Colombia, scoring the decisive goal after Uruguay’s Darwin Nunez squandered multiple opportunities.

Nunez, the Liverpool forward, missed a crucial chance in the 17th minute, curling his shot just wide. He then followed with a scuffed effort and another missed strike, leaving him visibly frustrated on the pitch.

Colombia capitalized on these missed chances when Lerma managed to rise above the Uruguayan defense during a corner and head the ball past goalkeeper Sergio Rochet. This goal, assisted by James Rodriguez, marked Rodriguez’s sixth assist of the tournament.

Despite facing intense pressure and playing a man down after a red card in the second half, Colombia held on to secure their place in the final, where they will face defending champions Argentina.

The match’s conclusion saw tensions boil over, with Uruguayan players confronting Colombian fans in the stands, leading to a security scramble to restore order. CONMEBOL announced it was investigating the post-match incidents to understand and address the causes of the chaos.