Colombia and Uruguay Draw 2-2 in World Cup Qualifier

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Colombia and Uruguay played to a 2-2 draw in their FIFA World Cup qualifying match on Thursday, October 12, 2023. Despite Colombia's early lead, Uruguay fought back with a late equalizer to secure a share of the points.

Game Summary

Colombia started strong and took an early lead thanks to a goal by Luis Diaz in the 10th minute. However, Uruguay responded well and equalized through Darwin Nunez just before halftime. In the second half, Colombia regained the lead through a goal by Radamel Falcao, but Uruguay once again showed their resilience and earned a penalty late in the game. Edinson Cavani stepped up to convert the spot-kick and secure a point for his team.

The result leaves Colombia in third place in the CONMEBOL standings with 13 points, while Uruguay remains in fourth place with 11 points. Both teams will now look ahead to their next qualifying matches in November.