Uruguay Clinches Dramatic 3-2 Victory Over Colombia in World Cup Qualifiers

Manuel Ugarte's last-minute goal ends Uruguay's winless streak and elevates them to second place in the standings.

Uruguay overcame Colombia with a thrilling 3-2 win, highlighted by Manuel Ugarte's decisive goal in the final moments of stoppage time.
Juan Fernando Quintero initially put Colombia ahead with a clever free-kick in the 31st minute, exploiting a gap left by Uruguay's goalkeeper.
The match saw Uruguay equalize with an own goal by Davinson Sánchez, followed by Rodrigo Aguirre's swift strike to take the lead.
Colombia's Andrés Gómez seemed to secure a draw with a stoppage-time goal, but Ugarte's late winner sealed the victory for Uruguay.
This win propels Uruguay to second place in the South American World Cup qualifying standings, tied with Colombia but ahead on goal difference.