Darwin Núñez was seen celebrating in front of former Everton defenders after Uruguay's final goal

Liverpool fans were left beaming after Uruguay's extra-time win against Colombia.

But that is not because they were able to see the goal by Reds forward Darwin Núñez. Instead, it was his celebration that they loved.

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Colombia was leading 2-1 in added time of the World Cup qualifying match, with an own goal by Davinson Sánchez and an effort by Rodrigo Aguirre nullifying the first half by Colombian Juan Quintero.

The visiting team then thought they had earned a point when André Gómez scored the equalizer in the sixth minute of added time.

However, at minute 101, Colombia scored again. manchester united's Manuel Ugarte to regain the lead and win the game.

As the Uruguay players walked away in wild celebration, Núñez was seen running towards the Colombia players.

But it seems there was one player in particular he wanted to egg on.

Núñez was able to choose between two of his club's bitter enemies, the former Everton players: Yerry Mina and James Rodríguez.

But he Liverpool The star aimed at Mina, spinning and celebrating wildly before running off with the rest of her teammates.

The Uruguayan team was very tight on the field as they enjoyed their last-minute victory that put them above Colombia in the table.

The South American countries are now tied with 19 points each in second and third place respectively, but Uruguay boasts a better goal difference of eight compared to their rivals' six.

Argentina continues to lead with 22 points.

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Beyond his antics, Núñez has also scored goals for Uruguay.

In June, he completed a streak of scoring in seven straight games, scoring 10 in the process.

That equaled a record set for his country by Hector Scarone between 1927 and 1928.

He also helped Liverpool reach the top of the Premier League.

Núñez has scored three goals in just seven starts from 14 games in all competitions, as well as two assists.