With two matches corresponding to Group D, this Monday the first date of the group stage of the Copa América 2024 ended. One of the great candidates, Colombia, added three points in its debut in the 48th edition of the nations tournament, as they won against Paraguay in the first match of the day. Another favorite, Brazil, failed against Costa Rica.
La Tricolor won 2-1 at the NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas. James Rodríguez -he gave two assists- and Richard Ríos were the figures of the national team, which responded to favoritism and beat Albirroja with goals from Daniel Muñoz and Jefferson Lerma (Julio Enciso discounted).
“(The players) are focused, they have humility, we go game by game, each game we have to work on, each game is hard, they pulled this one off and they know where we are going. “The most important game is the next one.”said Néstor Lorenzo after Colombia’s victory.
A few hours later, at the SoFi Stadium in California, Brazil left doubts and did not go beyond a draw against Costa Rica (0-0). Very weak presentation by Canarinha, which could not break zero and gave up points in its debut. On the other hand, great performance by the Central American team.
Table of positions of Group D after date 1
After the first day, Colombia is at the top of the area, since it was the only team that won. Brazil and Costa Rica divided points; while Paraguay loses ground and is located at the bottom of the table.
| Equipment | Points | Difference the Gol | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Colombia | 3 | +1 |
| 2. | Brazil | 1 | 0 |
| 3. | Costa Rica | 1 | 0 |
| 4. | Paraguay | 0 | -1 |
It is worth remembering that the two best teams in each group will advance to the quarterfinals.. That is, those who finish their zone in the third and fourth squares of the table will be eliminated.
This is how date 2 of Group D will be played
Friday June 28
- 5:00 pm Colombia vs. Costa Rica in Glendale, Arizona.
- 8:00 pm Paraguay vs. Brazil in Paradise, Nevada.
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