Colombia Downs Uruguay to Reach Copa Final

Lerma Scores to Set Up Argentina Clash

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Colombia secured their spot in the Copa America final with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Uruguay despite playing with 10 men for the entire second half.

Jefferson Lerma netted the game-winning goal in the 39th minute, putting Colombia ahead before Uruguay's Edinson Cavani received a red card just before halftime.

Despite the numerical disadvantage, Colombia held on valiantly in the second half, thwarting Uruguay's attempts to equalize and preserving their lead to book a clash with Argentina in the final.