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The Uruguayan team beat Colombia 2-1 to take third in the Copa America Peru 2004. Vicente Sanchez scored the goal that sealed the Uruguayan victory on 80 minutes. The opener was scored by Fabian Estoyanoff. Fourth-placed Colombia pulled a goal back through Sergio Herrera, who converted a spot-kick.
The Uruguayans took to the field with a modified team in relation to the one which clashed with Brazil and the players ignored the high altitude of the city of Cusco (3,500m) to set the pace in the match. So, within 2 minutes, Fabian Estoyanoff made the most of a cross to open the account for Uruguay. Colombia didnżt seem interested in earning third place and only Uruguay piled on the pressure. Just before the break, the game became more even with both sides creating opportunities.
The second half started the same way, with only the Uruguayans pressing forward, while Colombia attacked in timid fashion. In one of these attacking moves, John Viafara stormed into the box only to be fouled for a penalty. Sergio Herrera did the honors from the spot to equal the scores for Colombia. With a few players feeling weary due to the altitude of Cusco, both coaches made changes. With new blood, Uruguay went forward and scored a second with a fine lob by Vicente Sanchez. Trailing, Colombia tried to take the game to a penalty shootout, but it was too little too late and Uruguay secured third spot in the Copa America.
Technical Info
Colombia 1x2 Uruguay
Goals:
Fabian Estoyanoff (URU) - 2´/1
Sergio Herrera (COL) - 25´/2
Vicente Sanchez (URU) - 35´/2
Colombia: Juan Carlos Henao, Gonzalo Martínez, Andrés Orozco, Andrés González and Gustavo Victoria; Abel Aguilar, John Viáfara, Jairo Patińo (Jaime Castrillon 33´/2) and Elkin Murillo (Neider Morantes 46´/2); David Ferreira (Edixon Perea 16´/2) and Sergio Herrera. Coach: Reinaldo Rueda
Uruguay: Luis Barbat, Carlos Diogo, Joe Bizera, Alejandro Lago and Guillermo Rodríguez; Omar Pouso, Jorge Martínez (Gustavo Varela 32´/2), Martín Parodi (Diego Forlán 31´/2) and Fabián Estoyanoff (Marcelo Sosa 14´/2); Richard Morales and Vicente Sánchez. Coach: Jorge Fossati
Yellow Cards:
Fabian Estoyanoff - 3´/1, Carlos Diogo 16´/2, Marcelo Sosa - 27´/2 (URU)
Sergio Herrera - 22´/1, Andrés Orozco - 40´/1, Andrés Gonzalez 21´/2 (COL)
Venue: Inca Garcilaso de la Veja Stadium, Cusco (PER)
Referee: René Ortubé (BOL)
Assistant Referees: Cristian Julio (CHI) and Plácido Chuello (VEN)
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