International Sport
Colombia crushes Panama and eliminates them from the 2024 Copa América
In Glendale, the Colombians defeated the Panamanians in the quarterfinals and are now firmly on track for the semifinals.
James was the star of the match. (Photo Prensa Libre: AFP)
The quarterfinals of the 2024 Copa América continue, following Colombia has surpassed Panama With a thrashing, it is clear that it is increasingly a candidate to be champion of the continental competition.
Panamanians led by Thomas Christiansen They achieved something historic in the group stage, having gone through was one of the greatest achievements in their football history, so their quota might be complete but they would not be satisfied with that.
The Colombians made them have to settle by leaving them four goals On top of their elimination from the tournament, a wave of precision in front of goal was what motivated the “Cafeteros” to continue increasing the difference.
The first goal came at minute 8 when John Cordoba He headed a free kick from James Rodriguez; in the 15th minute, the Panamanian goalkeeper, Mosquera, would cause a penalty that he himself James would not forgive and before finishing the halftime Luis Diaz would surprise in speed, following another pass from the Colombian “10” who already adds 5 assists in the current Copa America.
In the second half, the Colombians lightened the intensity and the “Canaleros” did not find answers, 70 minutes of the game the one who plays in Palmeiras, Richard Rios from outside the area he scored the fourth; al 93 a foul called by José Córdoba towards Santiago Arias that was marked as a penalty and the River Plate forward, Miguel Borja culminated in a rout.
Nestor Lorenzo’s team adds up 27 games unbeatenthe longest streak in the history of Colombian football, have consolidated a strong squad full of talented players who have made the leap to European football and are protagonists in their teams.
Panamafar from leaving with their heads held high in this match, did so in the tournament by advancing to the final phase by beating USA for the second time as a visitor already BoliviaUnfortunately for him, he faced a team that is going through its best moment and dreams of lifting its second Copa América.
Now the qualifiers are waiting for the rival who emerges victorious between Uruguay and Brazilwhich will be given to the 19 hours in Guatemala.
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