Two Liverpool teammates have been on opposing sides on worldwide obligation on Friday night time in a match which threw up a rare end.
Darwin Nunez and Luis Diaz each made the journey throughout the Atlantic for the newest double header of South American qualifying for the 2026 World Cup, and so they confronted one another final night time as Uruguay welcomed Colombia to Montevideo.
Not one of the 5 objectives which have been scored got here from the Reds duo, who each performed for all the sport (our quantity 7 captained his nation), however they’d’ve left the pitch with wildly contrasting feelings after what may very well be mildly described as a dramatic finale to proceedings.
Liverpool duo concerned in last-gasp drama
Juan Quintero’s Thirty first-minute free kick had Colombia within the lead at half-time earlier than two objectives in three minutes simply shy of the hour mark turned the sport on its head.
When Andres Gomez equalised within the sixth minute of stoppage time, it appeared as if he’d rescued some extent for the guests, however the clock had simply ticked previous the 100-minute mark when Manuel Ugarte crashed house a dramatic winner for Uruguay.
It might’ve been an particularly cathartic victory for the house facet as they avenged their defeat to the Colombians within the Copa America semi-finals in July, after which Nunez was embroiled in chaotic post-match scenes.
With Uruguay climbing into second place simply forward of Colombia within the South American standings, the 2 Liverpool attackers are nicely on track to characteristic on the 2026 World Cup finals.
Diaz could have ended up on the dropping facet final night time however he actually didn’t let his nation down together with his efficiency, successful extra duels (12) than anybody else on the pitch and finishing three dribbles, though he surprisingly didn’t report a shot in all the sport (Sofascore).
Against this, Nunez had three pictures for Uruguay however gained solely 4 of his 11 duels, with nationwide every day El Pais describing him as ‘probably the most concerned’ participant in his workforce’s assault.
We suspect that the Liverpool duo gained’t have fairly as frantic an ending to their respective nations’ subsequent matches in midweek!
You may view the highlights from Uruguay’s win over Colombia under, through SBS Sport on YouTube:
