Colombia qualified for the Copa America 2024 final.
Midfielder Jefferson Lerma scored a header in the 39th minute of the game, and Colombia eliminated Uruguay 1-0 during their Copa America semifinal on Wednesday night at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte.
Colombia will face Argentina, the defending Copa America and World Cup champions, on 14th July, Sunday at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami.
The in-form midfielder James Rodríguez helped Colombia extend its win streak. Rodríguez recorded his sixth assist, which is the most of any player during this Copa America campaign.
Uruguay vs Colombia Player Ratings:
Uruguay National Football Team Player Ratings vs Colombia
Goalkeeper
Sergio Rochet: 6 – Made some good saves but couldn’t stop Colombia’s midfielder Lerma’s header.
Defenders
José Giménez: 5 – Struggled to contain Colombia’s attacks.
Sebastián Coates: 7 – Solid at the back but lacked support through out the game.
Ronald Araújo: 6 – Decent performance, made crucial tackles.
Matías Viña: 5 – Was often outpaced by Colombian wingers.
Midfielders
Lucas Torreira: 5 – Failed to control the midfield.
Federico Valverde: 6.5 – Showed flashes of brilliance but not enough to dominate.
Facundo Pellistri: 6 – Made some promising runs but lacked the final product.
Giorgian De Arrascaeta: 5 – Had a quiet game, unable to make an impact.
Strikers
Darwin Núñez: 5.5 – Was isolated up front and had few chances.
Luis Suárez: 6.5 – Tried to create chances but was well-marked by Colombia’s defense and couldn’t score.
Colombia National Football Team Player Ratings vs Uruguay
Goalkeeper
Camilo Vargas: 7.5– Made crucial saves to keep a clean sheet.
Defenders
Santiago Arias: 6 – Solid defensively, contributed to the attack.
Yerry Mina: 7 – Commanding presence at the back.
Davinson Sánchez: 7 – Strong defensive performance.
Johan Mojica: 6 – Did well defensively and supported the attack.
Midfielders
Jefferson Lerma: 8.5 – Scored the decisive goal and was a force in midfield.
Matheus Uribe: 7.2- Controlled the midfield and provided stability.
James Rodríguez: 8 – Provided the crucial assist, showing his class.
Strikers
Luis Díaz: 7 – Dangerous on the wings, created several chances.
Rafael Santos Borré: 6 – Worked hard but was well-contained by Uruguay’s defense.
Duván Zapata: 6 – Had a few chances but couldn’t find the net.
Managers Ratings
Marcelo Bielsa – 6
Néstor Lorenzo – 8.5
