Colombia Triumphs Over Uruguay Amidst Chaotic Copa America Semi-Final

Colombia edged out Uruguay 1-0 in the Copa America semi-final despite being down to 10 men in the second half. The match, held in North Carolina, saw tense moments as Uruguayan players clashed with Colombian fans. Jefferson Lerma's goal secured Colombia a spot in the final against Argentina.

Colombia edged out Uruguay 1-0 in Wednesday's Copa America semi-final, even after playing the second half with only 10 men. The win sets up a title face-off against defending champions Argentina.

The match, held in Charlotte, North Carolina, descended into chaos after Uruguayan players confronted Colombian fans in the stands. South America's governing body, CONMEBOL, announced an investigation into the incident. Jefferson Lerma scored the decisive goal, capitalizing on Uruguay forward Darwin Nunez's missed opportunities.

The game took an intense turn when Colombian right back Daniel Munoz received a second booking, reducing his team to 10 men. Despite Uruguay's dominant possession, they couldn't find the net. Colombia held their ground, extending their unbeaten streak to a national record of 28 games and securing their first final since 2001.