Nomina Colombia vs Argentina 5-0

Colombia dominates Argentina in a stunning 5-0 victory

Colombia's victory marks a significant moment in their football history

On Wednesday, September 6, 2023, the Colombian national football team secured a historic 5-0 victory over their rivals Argentina in a thrilling match played at the Estadio Metropolitano Roberto Melendez in Barranquilla, Colombia.

Colombia took an early lead in the 12th minute when midfielder James Rodríguez converted a penalty kick. The goal was followed by a flurry of attacks from Colombia, who controlled possession and created numerous scoring opportunities.

In the 25th minute, forward Radamel Falcao doubled Colombia's lead with a powerful header. Argentina struggled to respond, and Colombia continued to dominate the match. Just before halftime, midfielder Juan Cuadrado scored a stunning goal from outside the box, giving Colombia a commanding 3-0 lead.

Argentina made several substitutions in the second half in an attempt to change the momentum of the match. However, Colombia remained resilient and continued to create chances.

In the 65th minute, forward Luis Muriel scored a brilliant goal to make it 4-0. The goal was followed by another from substitute Miguel Borja in the 80th minute, sealing Colombia's emphatic 5-0 victory.

The victory marks a significant moment in Colombian football history. It is the first time they have defeated Argentina by such a margin, and it is their biggest win over any South American team.

The victory also has major implications for Colombia's FIFA World Ranking. They are now likely to move into the top 10, which would give them a favorable draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.