Colombia during its first match with Paraguay.
Photo: EFE – LESLIE PLAZA JOHNSON
The Colombian team is prepared for its second match in the Copa América. After beating Paraguay 2-1 in their debutnow the national team faces Costa Rica.
It will not be an easy match for the team managed by Néstor Lorenzo. The Costa Ricans have just pulled off one of the biggest surprises of the first round by drawing 0-0 against Brazilthe other favorite in Group D.
The match, which will be played from 5:00 pm (Colombian time) with the transmission of Gol Caracolwill be the first of the day, because later, at 8:00 pm, Paraguay faces Brazil.
Colombia has already defined the starters to play against Costa Rica
There is very little left until the start of the match and it is already known what Colombia’s starting 11 will be to face Costa Rica, on the second date of the Copa América.
Colombia will play with Camilo Vargas in goal. In defense there will be: Johan Mojica, Carlos Cuesta, Dávinson Sánchez and Daniel Muñoz. In midfield, Richard Ríos will accompany Jefferson Lerma, while James Rodríguez will be the anchor. Luis Díaz and Jhon Arias will play on the wings. Jhon Córdoba will be at the top.
The main new features of the team are the defense, in which Jhon Lucumí, due to injury, will not play and will be replaced by Carlos Cuesta, who beat Yerry Mina. Borré, who suffered a knock, will also be out of the game and will be replaced by Córdoba.
Costa Rica will play with Patrick Sequeira; Jeyland Mitchell, Juan Pablo Vargas, Francisco Calvo; Haxzel Quirós, Brandon Aguilera, Orlando Galo, Ariel Lassiter; Warren Madrigal, Álvaro Zamora and Manfred Ugalde.
The importance of the duel for Colombia in the Copa América
Colombia’s match on Friday is crucial. After beating Paraguay, another win for the Colombian team would qualify them, in advance, for the quarterfinals of the Copa América.
Furthermore, taking advantage of Brazil’s tie with Costa Rica on the first date, the victory could leave Colombia as the leader of the group once and for all. as long as there is no winner in the duel between Brazilians and Paraguayans.
This record would be key to face the group’s last duel, against the Canarinha, more relaxed. In addition, it would allow us to avoid a tough rival like Uruguay in the quarterfinals.
