Venezuela thrashed at home by Colombia, miss out on play-off spot | OneFootball

On Tuesday, at the Monumental Stadium, Maturín (VEN), Venezuela lost 6 to 3 to Colombia and said goodbye to any chance of participating in the next World Cup. The match, which had nine goals, was valid for the last (18th) round of the South American Qualifiers.

On the Venezuelan side, Segovia, Martínez, and Rondón scored. Colombia, on the other hand, had goals from Mina, Luis Suárez (4), and Jhon Córdoba.

Standings situation

Venezuela ends the competition in eighth place, with 18 points earned, two less than Bolivia, which goes to the playoffs. Colombia finishes in third position, with 28 points.

📋 Match summary

🔴 VENEZUELA 3 x 6 COLOMBIA ⚫

🏆 Competition: South American Qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup 🏟️ Location: Monumental Stadium, Maturín (VEN) 📅 Date: September 9, 2025 (Sunday) ⏰ Time: 8:30 pm (Brasília time)

Goals

How was the game?

First half Venezuela started better and opened the score at 2 minutes with Telasco Segovia, who received a pass and finished strong. Colombia reacted at 9 minutes with Yerry Mina, who headed after a corner to tie. Venezuela went ahead again at 11 minutes with Josef Martínez, taking advantage of the goalkeeper Mier's rebound. Colombia sought the tie and achieved it at 41 minutes, with Luis Suárez completing James Rodríguez's cross, closing the first half at 2 to 2.

Second half At the beginning of the second half, Colombia turned the game around at 4 minutes with Luis Suárez, who advanced through the area and shot accurately. He scored again at 13 minutes, this time from outside the area, and completed another goal at 21 minutes, after Richard Ríos's cross, making it 5 to 2. Venezuela still discounted at 30 minutes with Rondón, but Córdoba scored Colombia's sixth at 32 minutes, finishing Quintero's play and confirming the rout.

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