Colombia vs Uruguay: Historical Matches
Colombia's Triumph in 2012
On September 7, 2012, Colombia and Uruguay faced off in Barranquilla for a crucial FIFA World Cup qualifier match. Colombia emerged victorious with a resounding 4-0 scoreline. Teófilo Gutiérrez opened the scoring in the first half, followed by goals from Radamel Falcao, James Rodríguez, and Pablo Armero. This victory significantly boosted Colombia's chances of qualifying for the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.
Uruguay's Redemption in 2014
Two years later, Uruguay gained revenge on Colombia in the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil. On June 28, 2014, the two teams met in Rio de Janeiro for a knockout stage match. This time, Uruguay prevailed 2-0, with goals coming from Edinson Cavani and Luis Suárez. Uruguay advanced to the quarterfinals, where they eventually finished fourth overall.
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