Darwin Nunez has spoken out following Uruguay’s thrilling 3-2 victory over Colombia.
Manuel Ugarte secured the win for Marcelo Bielsa’s side with a dramatic stoppage-time goal at the Centenario Stadium on Friday night, earning three crucial points in their World Cup qualifying campaign.
As Ugarte celebrated the decisive strike – which ended Uruguay’s four-game winless streak – Nunez added a touch of rivalry to the occasion by confronting Yerry Mina.
The Liverpool striker was seen celebrating in front of the former Everton defender, who had come on as a late substitute and engaged in a heated exchange with Nunez during the tense final moments of the match.
Ultimately, Nunez had the last laugh as Uruguay leapfrogged Colombia to take second place in the South American World Cup qualifying standings, marking a pivotal moment in their path to securing a spot in the tournament.
“Triumphs like today’s are healing in the sense that they bring all the parties that are around such a strong feeling, as in Uruguay it is the national team,” said Bielsa in his post-match press conference.
“It was essential to win again.
“Regardless of the way it happened, which was very exciting, it was a necessary victory.
“We are heading in the right direction.”
After the game, Darwin Nunez celebrated the victory with a post on Instagram, which garnered over 200,000 likes within just a few hours.
The Liverpool star wrote: “Claw, football, egg and heart, this is the National Team. Thanks to those who always accompany us!”
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