Colombia won 3-0 Costa Rica and qualified for the quarterfinals of the America Cup. He made the difference on still balls.
Néstor Lorenzo’s unprecedented team for the second match of the tournament. He saved Rafa Borré and put Jhon Córdoba. Also to Yerry Mina, again substitute for Carlos Cuesta. He faced an opponent who hit too hard. Eight fouls in the first half! In one of his many reckless actions he committed a penalty.
Córdoba’s power benefited the attack against that defensive line five. He withstood the force of the centre-backs, came out with a controlled ball and goalkeeper Patrick Sequeira took him ahead. Maximum penalty executed by Luis Díaz in a category charge.
The 1-0 freed Colombia. He had another wasted opportunity by Davinson Sánchez under the goal after a foul.
In the second half, Matheus Uribe came on for the cautioned Richard Ríos. The team lost order and allowed the Central Americans to control the ball. In another strong start, Córdoba won the wing and set up “Lucho”, who was delayed in finishing in the center of the area.
Once again he calmed things down with a set piece. Davinson Sánchez rose from a corner and headed in the 2-0. A great goal from Córdoba secured the win with an impossible right-footed shot from a pass from James.
The remaining half hour was spent controlling the ball and in the early minutes Yaser Asprilla. Undefeated and leader of Group D with six points, they have already qualified for the quarter-finals.
The National Team will close the group stage on Tuesday, July 2 against Brazil in California.
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