<p>Colombia defeated Venezuela 1-0 at home to start their qualifying run for the 2026 FIFA World Cup with a goal from Rafael Santos Borre in the second half.<img decoding=”async” class=”alignnone wp-image-167825″ src=”https://www.theindiaprint.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/theindiaprint.com-colombia-defeats-venezuela-in-the-inaugural-world-cup-qualifier-thanks-to-santos-b.jpg” alt=”theindiaprint.com colombia defeats venezuela in the inaugural world cup qualifier thanks to santos b” width=”1012″ height=”1012″ srcset=”https://www.theindiaprint.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/theindiaprint.com-colombia-defeats-venezuela-in-the-inaugural-world-cup-qualifier-thanks-to-santos-b.jpg 225w, https://www.theindiaprint.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/theindiaprint.com-colombia-defeats-venezuela-in-the-inaugural-world-cup-qualifier-thanks-to-santos-b-96×96.jpg 96w, https://www.theindiaprint.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/theindiaprint.com-colombia-defeats-venezuela-in-the-inaugural-world-cup-qualifier-thanks-to-santos-b-150×150.jpg 150w” sizes=”(max-width: 1012px) 100vw, 1012px” title=”Colombia defeats Venezuela in the inaugural World Cup qualifier thanks to Santos Borre's heroics 6″></p>
<p>After a tedious first half, Santos Borre scored less than a minute into the second half at Barranquilla’s Estadio Metropolitano, according to Xinhua.</p>
<p>After Jhon Arias’ cross from the right side, the Werder Bremen striker timed his move to perfectly, leaping acrobatically and sending a powerful header beyond goalkeeper Rafael Romo.</p>
<p>With just 29% of the possession and 2 shots on target, Venezuela did nothing to put the Cafeteros’ defense in danger.</p>
<p>Peru held Paraguay to a scoreless draw in Asuncion on Thursday in another South American qualifying match.</p>
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