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Sport in brief: July 11, 2024
Colombia's Kevin Castano celebrates defeating Uruguay in a Copa America semi-final match in Charlotte, North Carolina, July 10, 2024

MEN’S FOOTBALL: Colombia extended their unbeaten run to 28 games after beating Uruguay 1-0 in the Copa America’s second semi final.

Jefferson Lerna headed the only goal of the game in the 39th minute before Colombia had his Crystal Palace team-mate Daniel Munoz sent off in first half added time.

The Colombians, who last won the tournament in 2001, will face defending champions Argentina in Sunday’s final at the Miami Gardens stadium.

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