The excellent moment of Colombia does not go unnoticed, especially by their rivals. In each matchday, the team led by Néstor Lorenzo is positioned as one of the favorites to win the Copa América 2024. In the match against Costa Rica, thirty minutes into the game, they managed to open the scoring from the penalty spot after a foul in the area. With great confidence and security, Luis Diaz He took the ball and positioned himself in front of goal. The Liverpool striker fired a right-footed shot into the left corner, making it 1-0 at the University of Phoenix Stadium. However, they would not be the only goals scored, as, Davinson Sanchez and John Cordoba They would end up closing out the coffee-maker’s rout in Arizona.
The coolness to take a penalty defines how concentrated you can be at a crucial moment. After a foul in the area, Colombia had the opportunity to go ahead on the scoreboard, and to do so they needed someone reliable: Luis Díaz. Although the Colombian team has many talented players, the Liverpool forward was chosen to take the penalty and bring peace of mind to the team against the Ticos.
‘Luchito’ grabbed the ball, looked at the goalkeeper and, as he gathered momentum, he already had in mind where he was going to shoot. With a powerful right-footed shot to the left of the goalkeeper, Díaz scored the goal that made the stadium in Phoenix explode with joy. With this result, Néstor Lorenzo’s positive streak continues, and Colombia is emerging as one of the favorites to win the tournament.
Díaz scored his fifth goal in 10 games wearing the Colombian national team jersey. Although his current form has not been all that great, every time he puts on the yellow jersey, his great level always stands out. It is worth remembering that he was already a scorer in a previous edition of the Copa América (2021), and after having scored his first goal in this edition, he hopes to achieve more in 2024.
However, this would not be the only goal, because in a period of three minutes, Davinson Sánchez and Jhon Córdoba managed to extend the lead on the scoreboard. The first goal was again after a cross from the left by James Rodríguez that found Sánchez’s head in the area, scoring 2-0. Later, after a great collective play, the coffee growers, through a counterattack, found the 3-0 with a great shot from Córdoba.
Goal by Davinson Sánchez for the 2-0 of Colombia vs Costa Rica
Davinson Sánchez scored Colombia’s 2-0 against Costa Rica in the 2024 Copa América. (Video: Dsports).
Goal by Jhon Córdoba for the 3-0 of Colombia vs Costa Rica
Jhon Córdoba scores for Colombia vs Costa Rica 3-0. (Video: Dsports).
What’s coming to Colombia and Costa Rica
After the game in Phoenix, Colombia The next opponent will be Brazil on matchday 3. This match is scheduled for Tuesday, July 2 at 8:00 p.m. at Levi’s Stadium, where both teams will seek to secure their ticket to the quarterfinals. The broadcast of this match will be for all of Latin America through DSports channels, and for Colombians it will be available on Caracol TV and RCN.
On the other hand, Costa Rica will face Paraguay as its next rival. This match will also be played on Tuesday, July 2, at 8:00 p.m. at Q2 Stadium. Both teams, which are experiencing difficulties in the standings, will seek to ensure their qualification to the next round. The match can be seen on DSports, while in Paraguay it will be available on Tigo Sports, and in the Caribbean on Teletica and Repretel.
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