Argentina Humiliated 5-0 by Colombia in World Cup Qualifier
Historical Match Secures Colombia's World Cup Spot, Argentina Faces Playoff
Bogotá, Colombia (AP) - September 5, 1993 -
In a stunning upset, the Colombian national soccer team crushed Argentina 5-0 in a crucial World Cup qualifier on Sunday at the Monumental Stadium in Buenos Aires. The emphatic victory sends Colombia directly to the 1994 FIFA World Cup in the United States, while Argentina now faces an intercontinental playoff to secure their place.
The match was billed as a clash between two South American powerhouses, but Colombia's clinical performance shocked the heavily favored Argentine side. Colombia scored two goals in the first half and added three more in the second to seal the historic victory. The defeat marks Argentina's heaviest home loss in World Cup qualifying history.
Colombia's victory was spearheaded by forward Faustino Asprilla, who scored twice. Freddy Rincón, Adolfo Valencia, and Leonel Álvarez also found the net for the visiting team. Argentina's star player, Diego Maradona, was unable to inspire his team to a comeback, and the loss will raise questions about the future of his international career.
For Colombia, the victory is a major triumph that sends them to their second consecutive World Cup. For Argentina, the defeat is a humiliating blow that leaves them with a difficult task in the playoff against Australia. The intercontinental playoff will take place in Sydney on October 31 and November 10, with the winner advancing to the World Cup finals.
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