Following Colombia’s 1-0 victory over Uruguay in the Copa America semi-final, an unsettling scene unfolded as Uruguay players clashed with Colombian fans, prompting investigations from CONMEBOL.
Video footage captured players like Darwin Núñez throwing punches at Colombian fans, with projectiles also reportedly aimed at the Uruguay team.
Uruguay captain Jose Maria Gimenez addressed the incident, emphasizing the danger posed to their families in the stands, including newborns. He criticized the lack of police presence and attributed the chaos to a few overly intoxicated individuals.
Colombia’s victory was marred by Daniel Muñoz’s first-half ejection, leaving them a man down for the second half. Despite this setback, Jefferson Lerma’s goal in the 39th minute secured their spot in the final against Lionel Messi’s Argentina.
This win extends Colombia’s unbeaten streak to a record 28 games, surpassing their previous mark from 1992-94, marking the longest current streak in men’s international football according to The Associated Press.
