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3-0, 34-year-old J Ronaldo scored a stunning goal, led the team to Bolivia, and advanced to the World Cup one round ahead of schedule

1:51pm, 5 September 2025Football

The 14th-ranked Colombia team in the world ushered in the 17th round of the group stage of the South American region in the World Cup qualifiers. Colombia team took its own home court to face the 78th-ranked Bolivia team in this game.

Before the game, Colombia ranked 6th in the group with 22 points, 3 points behind Ecuador, which was 2nd place, while Bolivia ranked 8th in the group with 17 points before the game, and they were 8 points behind Ecuador, which was 2nd place. Colombia has the upper hand in the last three matches, on the grounds that Colombia defeated Bolivia twice in those three matches, so before the game, more than 80% of fans were full of confidence in Colombia's home defeat.

In the 31st minute of the first half, Arias made a wonderful pass in the triangle, and 34-year-old J Ronaldo hit the ball on the right side of the penalty area and scored in the near corner to help Colombia take the lead.

In the 29th minute of the second half, Gentro made a wonderful pass, and Cordoba scored a shot after entering the penalty area and helped Colombia win another goal to expand its lead.

9 minutes later, 28-year-old Liverpool former player Dias made a wonderful pass, and Gentro scored a low shot after getting the ball on the right side of the penalty area to help Colombia secure the victory.

In the end, Colombia defeated Bolivia as she wished and advanced to the US, Canada and Mexico World Cup one round ahead of schedule. Congratulations to J Ronaldo, Congratulations to Dias, and Congratulations to Colombia!

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