[VIDEO] Viveza de Córdoba: this is how they gave him a penalty in favor of Colombia

The Colombia selection faces this Friday, June 28, Costa Rica in the match of the 2nd date of group D of the America Cup. In the 27th minute of the first half, the national team benefited after the central referee Gustavo Tejera sanctioned a penalty infraction.

The protagonist of the play was forward Jhon Córdoba, who received the opportunity to start due to an ankle discomfort suffered by Rafael Santos Borré.

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Around the 27th minute, right back Daniel Muñoz launched a long pass down the sideline towards the goal area. Costa Rica. Cordova He used all his physical strength to gain position on defender Francisco Calvo and set out to control the ball.

However, the Colombian striker was knocked down by goalkeeper Patrick Sequeira, who in his attempt to keep the ball went uncontrollably to the edge of the area where he knocked down John Cordoba.

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Following what happened, the Uruguayan central referee Gustavo Tejera did not hesitate to call a penalty.

Minutes later, Luis Díaz took charge of executing and converting the free kick to give Colombia the lead.