Colombia and Brazil They reached a 1-1 draw this Tuesday, July 2, in a match to determine positions in Group D of the 2024 Copa América.
The draw allowed the coffee growers to remain at the top of the group with seven points.
The first half was full of adrenaline and anticipation for both teams. The Colombian team had the first chance of the match, with a free kick taken by James Rodríguez that hit the crossbar.
Brazil was quick to respond to the attacking attempt by the New Granadans, and in the 12th minute, from a set piece, Raphinha took a left-footed shot to place the ball in the corner and give the Canarinha a 1-0 lead.
The coffee growers equalized the score in the 19th minute, after a header from Sánchez, however, the goal was disallowed for being in an offside position.
In added time in the first half, the Colombian team tied the score at one goal, after an assist from Córdoba in front of three Brazilian defenders, which Daniel Muños took advantage of to send the ball into the net and go into the break with the score tied.
The second half of the match was more even. Both teams reorganised themselves on the field to try to create dangerous plays.
Colombia had a clear chance in the 84th minute, after a cross from Luis Díaz, which Rafael Santos Borré had to define, but he sent the ball over the crossbar.
In the final moments of the match, Andreas Pereira took a shot that made the Colombian goalkeeper struggle.
The match ended and with the draw, both teams are in the semi-finals.
With this result, Colombia became the group leader with seven points, followed by Brazil with five.
The New Granada team will face Panama in the quarter-finals, while the Brazilians will face Uruguay.
In the second match of Group D, Costa Rica defeated Paraguay 2-1. Both teams are out of this year’s Copa América.
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2024-07-03 23:23:12