The Colombia selection high points in all their lines in the friendly against the United States and even the substitutes who entered the second half ended up appearing, helping to shape the important 5-1 in the friendly before the Copa América.
One of the great revelations of the Colombian National Team has been the Palmeiras player, Richard Rioswho is not a starter in Néstor Lorenzo’s team, but every time he enters he contributes in the midfield and outside of that, he reports in the attack.
The 24-year-old midfielder played 45 minutes and it was enough for him to be one of the best rated in the game with a 7.2, but all of this was a product of his goal and contribution to the team’s balance in the complement.
That goal after an assist from Luis Sinisterra meant his first wearing the Colombian National Team shirt, but the score will be framed not only for that, but because he had extra motivation to make an effort and contribute to the team.
After the match, Richard Ríos spoke with Gol Caracol and when asked about his scoring contribution, the midfielder left a special dedication to his mother, who was celebrating her birthday, so from the moment he stepped on the field he had the goal of making it in honor of his mother.
“I take this opportunity to dedicate this goal to my mother who is celebrating her birthday. I asked God enough and he granted it to me. I dedicate it to my mother.”“said Richard Ríos quite emotionally.
In addition, he added: “It is difficult to have the family away for so long and I just have to be grateful when I celebrated. “I went to the side to talk to God.”
Now, Richard Ríos will continue preparing for what will be the duel against Bolivia and also aspires to contribute his talent in the midfield in that game that is key before the Copa América debut before the Copa América.
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