Colombia defeated Venezuela 1-0 at home to start their qualifying run for the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a goal from Rafael Santos Borre in the second half.
After a tedious first half, Santos Borre scored less than a minute into the second half at Barranquilla’s Estadio Metropolitano, according to Xinhua.
After Jhon Arias’ cross from the right side, the Werder Bremen striker timed his move to perfectly, leaping acrobatically and sending a powerful header beyond goalkeeper Rafael Romo.
With just 29% of the possession and 2 shots on target, Venezuela did nothing to put the Cafeteros’ defense in danger.
Peru held Paraguay to a scoreless draw in Asuncion on Thursday in another South American qualifying match.
