The Colombian National Team faces Paraguay in the first match of group D of the Copa América in the United States, this Monday in Houston.
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The Colombian National Team arrives at the tournament in the midst of a climate of enthusiasm due to its good performance under the technical command of Nestor Lorenzo.
Against Paraguay it will be her moment of truth to show her true capacity to fulfill the role of candidate that the press has assigned her.
Follow here minute by minute of the match in which the tricolor team seeks its first three points in group D.
The National Team debuts with Paraguay
The game starts at 5 pm, Colombian time, in Houston.
Colombia’s payroll
Those chosen by Lorenzo: Vargas; Muñoz, Sánchez, Lucumí, Mojica; Lerma, Ríos, Arias, James, Díaz, Borré.
Anthems sound in Houston
The national anthems of Colombia and Paraguay are already playing.
It’s already being played in Houston!
Colombia plays with its main uniform, yellow shirt, blue shorts and red socks, looking orange. Paraguay, with the traditional red and white shirt, but with white shorts and socks.
The first in Colombia
Tremendous shot by Ríchard Ríos from outside the area, after high pressure from Colombia. The ball goes outside, near Morinigo’s goal. Lorenzo’s team notifies.
Díaz’s talent appears
Luis Díaz invented a great play on the left, opening up the field to launch a cross that Daniel Muñoz was unable to connect with his header.
Rivals in study
Paraguay tries to cause some scare with side balls that have not posed any major danger. Colombia tries to manage the ball: possession favors them at this time (69% to 31% of their rivals).
First caution in Colombia
Jefferson Lerma saw the yellow card for a strong tackle on Miguel Almirón.
What a scare for Colombia!
The first clear option of the match is for the Paraguayans, in a free kick by Julio Enciso that Camilo Vargas rejects with his fists.
Colombia tests from above
Mathías Villasanti has to push himself to take a header from Davinson Sánchez close to the line.
Jhon Lucumi cannot
The Colombian defender is not well and it seems that he will not be able to continue in the match. Yerry Mina warms up in Colombia.
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