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