Analysis of Colombia in the Copa América: how did Néstor Lorenzo’s 11 fare?

The Colombian national team qualified for the quarterfinals of the Copa América, the first objective with which it landed in the tournament. The national team obtained its ticket early this Friday, after beating its counterpart from Costa Rica by three goals to zero.

After the victory against Paraguay in the first round and with the new victory, after adding six pointsThe national team confirmed its place in the new round and is waiting to find out who its rival will be.

Unlike the first match he played in the Cup, which was more disputed and difficult, Friday’s game against Costa Rica was calmer for Colombiawho was more relaxed and took an early lead to secure a comfortable victory.

In general, the performance of the team, as a whole, was very good. However, the time came, before the Brazil duelto analyze in detail the 11th that coach Néstor Lorenzo stopped.

Man for man: this is how Colombia played vs. Costa Rica

• Camilo Vargas: Without worries, the Colombian national team goalkeeper did not face any major risks in goal. The Atlas player from Mexico is always a guarantee, but in this match he was not required.
• Daniel Muñoz: From his feet came the long ball that Jhon Córdoba used to create the foul in the area that opened the way for him to the national team, from the penalty spot. The Crystal Palace full-back was solid in defence and was an option in attack. He continues to play good games.
• Dávinson Sánchez: One of the figures of the commitment. First for his goal, the second for the national team, and his gesture towards his partner, Jhon Lucumí, who was injured on the first day of the Copa América. Later, in defense, Sánchez was a wall and with his experience commanded the coordinated movements of the defense. Good game from the Galatasaray defender.

• Carlos Cuesta: Key in the ball’s output, the Belgian defender responded to Néstor Lorenzo’s trust by being one of the most effective players in the statistics of completed passes. In defence he performed well and formed a good duo with Dávinson Sánchez.
• Johan Mojica: The Spanish full-back’s performance was good. Secure in defence and this time more focused on attack, Mojica contributed more to the national team in this match against Costa Rica. He made some very noticeable mistakes when defining the plays, but he fulfilled his role.
• Richard Rios: He wasn’t as brilliant as against Paraguay, but he delivered. He never stopped showing his energy. The few times he failed, he fixed his actions diligently. He was relieved in the second half, but his game wasn’t bad.
• Jefferson Lerma: Game by game, the midfielder builds his undisputed figure. The ball always goes through his feet. However, when it comes to scraping, the Crystal Palace player is in charge of saturating the opposing teams.
• James Rodriguez: Once again he was the team’s great football leader. Ideas pass through his feet and he provided a new assist on a set piece. This version of the Cucuteño does a lot of good for the national team, which sees in him the leader of the ship to reach the final of the Copa América. After the game, Néstor Lorenzo praised him at the press conference: “I have known James since he was a child and I know that what depended on his performance for the national team was his commitment. I know the love he has for these colors. That’s why it hurt me when they criticized him so much, that’s why I trusted him. His commitment is supreme. As for age, from 22 to 32, suddenly he now runs less and thinks more, that helps him too. He has a team that surrounds him well, that gives him alternatives to his game.”

• Jhon Arias: It may not sound like much, but he is everyone’s friend. The Fluminense player links up with everyone, runs the wing, contributes to pressing and is a running machine. He has not yet had his best game in the Copa América. However, he is improving.
• Luis Diaz: Finally, Lucho opened his scoring record in the new edition of the Copa América. From the penalty spot, the Liverpool player started Colombia’s rout. More is still expected from the guajiro, who so far, like Arias, has not had much opportunity to shine, except for some isolated plays in which he demonstrates his talent.
• Jhon Córdoba: For many, he was the best player of the match. He fought for every ball, ran through everything, was a nuisance for the Costa Rican centre-backs and, as if that were not enough, he scored a great goal. The goalscorer responded to Lorenzo’s confidence, who chose him over Rafael Santos Borré. “Everything that was planned during the week was done and the truth is that I am very happy to contribute to my teammates, not only for the goal,” he said after the match.

How did those who entered fare?

Of those who entered, the one who had the longest time was Matheus Uribe, who was the one who replaced Richard Ríos. Well on target, the Qatari soccer player responded to the defensive tasks that the team demanded of him and was key in the solidity that allowed the team to take care of the result. Kevin Castaño, in the same line, fulfilled his tasks of holding the ball.

Up front, Yaser Asprilla had good minutes and almost scored a goal. Rafael Santos Borré and Jhon Jáder Durán entered with the game already resolved and, in a short time, there was not much they could do.

When will Colombia play in the Copa América again?

On the third and last date of Group D, Colombia will face Brazil on Tuesday in Santa Clara, California, and at the same time Costa Rica plays Paraguay in Austin, Texas.

The matches will be played at 8:00 pm and Gol Caracol The tricolor game will be broadcast, while the game between Paraguay and Costa Rica can be seen on DirecTv.