Uruguay Beats Colombia 3-2 in Qualifier

Uruguay secured a dramatic 3-2 victory over Colombia in a South American World Cup qualifier, ending a five-game winless streak for coach Marcelo Bielsa's team. Colombia initially took the lead with a stunning free-kick from Juan Fernando Quintero in the 31st minute. Uruguay responded with a fortuitous equalizer via a Colombian own goal in the 57th minute, followed by Rodrigo Aguirre's goal just three minutes later. Despite Colombia's Andrés Gómez equalizing in stoppage time, Manuel Ugarte clinched the win with a last-minute strike in the 90+11th minute. This victory lifts Uruguay to second place in the standings, level on points with Colombia but ahead on goal difference. Both teams now prepare for their next matches, with Uruguay facing Brazil and Colombia hosting Ecuador.