Colombia National Football Team is all set to face the defending champions Argentina after their narrow 1-0 win over Uruguay in the Copa America 2024 semi-final. Jefferson Lerma scored an important goal in the 39th minute to put Colombia ahead. James Rodriguez provided Jefferson Lerma with a sweet assist from the corner and with that assist Rodriguez now has six assists in a single edition of Copa America. Lionel Messi had five assists in the 2021 edition of Copa America. Colombia will face Argentina after 13 long years. Uruguay 0–1 Colombia, Copa America 2024 Semi-Final: Jefferson Lerma Scores As James Rodriguez and Co Seal a Spot in Final.
James Rodriguez Surpasses Lionel Messi’s Record
With his assist on Jefferson Lerma's opening goal, James Rodríguez has become the first player since at least 2011 with six assists in a single edition of a Copa America, surpassing Lionel Messi's mark of five in 2021.
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