Surprise in the starting lineup
The Colombian National Team will face Costa Rica in the second round of Group D of the Conmebol Copa América. The match will be at the State Farm Stadium, in Glendale, Arizona. With a win, the ‘Tricolor’ will secure its qualification to the quarterfinals.
The biggest change is that Córdoba is in the starting lineup in place of Rafael Borré. Although the Barranquilla native’s game against Paraguay was not good, he will be removed due to inflammation after being stamped on in the first matchday. Another change is in the back line, with Cuesta replacing the injured Jhon Lucumí.
Otherwise, it is the same lineup used by Nestor Lorenzo against the Guaranis. Colombia will go with Camilo Vargas; Daniel Munoz, Davinson Sanchez, Carlos Cuesta, Johan Mojica; Jefferson Lerma, Richard Rios; Jhon Arias, James Rodriguez, Luis Diaz; Jhon Cordoba.
The only new addition for Costa Rica is the entry of Warren Madridal for Jefferson Brenes. The tacit formation of Gustavo Alfaro, an ultra-defensive coach, would be a 5-4-1.
First time
Minute 0: The match begins. Colombia, the home team, plays in yellow, blue and red. Costa Rica has a white uniform.
Minute 4: COL 0-0-CRC The ‘ticos’ do not lock themselves in their half. They try to put the ball in rival territory, unlike what they did against Brazil.
Minute 6: COL 0-0-CRC Clear option for Colombia. After a cross from the right, Luis Díaz did not connect the ball well with his head and sent it over the crossbar.
Minute 7: COL 0-0-CRC Medical attention to Colombian Johan Mojica for an ankle problem after a foul.
Minute 14: COL 0-0-CRC Colombia’s inaccuracies in basic ball control.
Minute 17: COL 0-0-CRC Warning for Manfred Ugalde, Costa Rican striker, for a hard foul on Davinson Sánchez in the middle of high pressure.
Minute 20: COL 0-0-CRC Colombia had a clear chance. After a run and a back pass from Luis Díaz, James Rodríguez fired a left-footed cross that was brilliantly saved by goalkeeper Patrick Sequeira.
Minute 24: COL 0-0-CRC Clear chance for Colombia. After a corner kick from James, Jhon Córdoba once again heads the ball badly. He was alone when he took the shot.
Minute 27: COL 0-0-CRC Costa Rica comes close, after a rebound on a corner kick play, Warren Madrigal takes a shot wide.
Minute 29: COL 0-0-CRC The referee calls a penalty in favor of Colombia for a foul by goalkeeper Sequeira on Jhon Córdoba. The infraction is indisputable.
Minute 31: Goal from Colombia! COL 1-0 CRC Penalty well kicked by Luis Díaz. He charged to the upper left corner of the goal. The goalkeeper jumped to the other side.
Minute 32: COL 1-0 CRC Powerful mid-range shot by Costa Rican Orlando Galo. The ball goes over the goal.
Minute 34: COL 1-0 CRC Colombia had a clear chance. After a corner kick, the rebound fell to Davinson Sánchez, who hit a volley that was too high.
Minute 37: COL 1-0 CRC Colombia had a clear chance. After a free kick from James Rodríguez, Luis Díaz appeared in the second sector to make the pass of death. But Davinson Sánchez did not come to meet the ball.
Minute 41: COL 1-0 CRC Warning for Colombian Richard Ríos for a soft foul from behind on Manfred Ugalde.
Minute 45: COL 1-0 CRC Two additional minutes will be played in the first half.
Minute 4t: COL 1-0 CRC The first half ends in Glendale, Arizona.
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