- By Vishal Pushkar
- Fri, 17 Nov 2023 08:56 AM (IST)
- Source:REUTERS
Brazil faced their second consecutive defeat in the World Cup qualifiers as Colombia mounted a comeback, securing a 2-1 victory against the five-time champions. This loss marks Brazil's third winless game, causing them to slip to fifth place in the South American standings.
Liverpool forward Luis Diaz had a cathartic performance, scoring twice within four minutes in the late second-half to secure a surprising win for Colombia. The victory comes just days after guerrillas in Colombia released Diaz's kidnapped father. Despite Brazil taking an early lead with a goal from Gabriel Martinelli, Colombia's comeback proved decisive in the end.
Argentina Lose To Uruguay
In Buenos Aires, gritty Uruguay got a statement win beating 2-0 Lionel Messi's Argentina at their iconic Bombonera stadium thanks to goals from Ronald Araujo and Darwin Nunez in each half.
Uruguay were the better side from start to finish and with the win they climbed to second in the standings on 10 points, two behind leaders Argentina who dropped their first points in five games in the South America World Cup Qualifiers.
Colombia are third on nine points, one ahead Venezuela who were held to a goal less draw at home by sixth-placed Ecuador, who are one point behind Brazil that are fifth on seven points.
Inputs from Reuters
