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Colombia vs Argentina 3-0 Highlights: Copa America 1999
Argentina Stumble in Copa America
Colombia Dominate Group Stage Match
On July 4, 1999, at the Feliciano Cáceres stadium, Colombia delivered a stunning performance, defeating Argentina 3-0 in the Copa America group stage match.
Colombia took control of the match early on, with goals from Victor Aristizabal in the 35th minute and Ivan Cordoba in the 45th minute giving them a commanding 2-0 halftime lead.
Argentina, fielding a strong team including Gabriel Batistuta and Hernan Crespo, struggled to find their rhythm and were unable to mount a significant challenge in the second half. Colombia extended their lead further when Edwin Congo scored in the 70th minute, sealing the victory.
This unexpected result sent shockwaves through the tournament and highlighted the emerging strength of Colombian football. Argentina, on the other hand, faced criticism for their lackluster performance and were eliminated in the quarterfinals.
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