Rafael Santos Borré was closely criticized within the match in opposition to Brazil for losing a objective within the final minutes – credit score Ricardo Maldonado/EFE
On the night of Tuesday, July 2, 2024, Brazil and Colombia performed probably the greatest matches of the Copa América, a contest held in the US. The match between the 2 groups was performed at Levi’s Stadium in California, and led to a 1-1 draw.
The end result allowed Colombia to consolidate its place as chief of Group D with seven factors, which means it can face Panama within the quarterfinals of the competitors. The match between Panama and Colombia will happen subsequent Saturday, July 6 at State Farm Stadium at 5 p.m. Colombia time.
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The match began with the Colombians at an obstacle, after Raphinha scored a objective from a free kick within the twelfth minute, which left goalkeeper Camilo Vargas with no choices. The foul was dedicated by midfielder James Rodríguez.
Colombia tied 1-1 in opposition to Brazil at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California, for the Copa América – credit score AFP
The equaliser got here due to a objective by Antioquian footballer Daniel Muñoz, after a move between the traces by ahead Jhon Córdoba. The objective got here on the finish of the primary half and was decisive for the workforce led by Néstor Lorenzo to take a invaluable level and make sure their unbeaten file.
The match had moments that generated completely different posts on social media. The primary, the objective disallowed by Dávinson Sánchez as a result of offsides by the VAR. The second, the objective wasted by ahead Rafael Santos Borré within the remaining minutes of the hanging match.
The scenario that would have led to Colombia’s victory over Brazil sparked a wave of memes on social media, and they’re as follows:
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Statements by Nestor Lorenzo
After the match between Brazil and Colombia, coach Néstor Lorenzo gave his impressions of the sport, and in addition spoke about Panama, Colombia’s subsequent rival within the quarterfinals of the Copa América.
“It’s a protracted story. There are 5 world championships, and we additionally drew. We didn’t beat them 4-0 both. You’ll be able to’t imagine it. Right now we discovered the match, we dominated at instances. I believe we performed higher, that we should always have received, however in no way. We have now to proceed in the identical method, step-by-step,” stated Lorenzo.
The coach who was runner-up within the World Cup with Argentina in 1990, stated that in the event that they win just like the Argentine nationwide workforce, then they are often thought of candidates.
“After we win like Argentina has been profitable, with the Copa America, the World Cup, being a candidate… Then, perhaps, we will think about ourselves on par with a favourite like Brazil, Argentina and Uruguay. The story may be very lengthy, and we’re writing a really small web page. However we’re writing it, thank God. The mentality is to exit and play as equals, sure. Dangers are taken and the workforce has braveness. We worth that within the boys,” he stated.
The coach who was runner-up within the World Cup with Argentina in 1990, stated that in the event that they win like Argentina, then they are often thought of as candidates – credit score Darren Yamashita/USA TODAY Sports activities
Lorenzo requested for calm for the match in opposition to Panama, and described it as a really bodily workforce, with very highly effective gamers.
“Panama is a really bodily workforce, with very highly effective gamers. It isn’t a simple opponent in any respect. Uruguay had a tough time opening the scoring. We’re going to respect them as a result of they’re a troublesome opponent. We’re going to must play very properly to get via,” added the coach.
The coach pressured the extent of all of the gamers, which is why he pressured that they need to not quit within the face of adversity.
“A workforce that’s doing properly and trusts in its strengths mustn’t fall within the face of adversity. We had eighty minutes to show it round, in opposition to Brazil it’s harmful to go down the drain as a result of in any play, after scoring the second, it turns into an uphill battle. The boys performed an awesome sport,” he stated.
Lastly, Néstor Lorenzo concluded that James Rodríguez is doing properly, and that he’s giving his all for the workforce.
“I demand from him what’s required for the workforce function, you by no means heard me say that he ought to run extra or put in additional. James offers his all and he’s doing properly. We’re going to recuperate James like everybody else, everybody ended up drained as a result of they spent an enormous sum of money to play this match, so now we have in the future lower than Panama and we’re going to work arduous on that,” he concluded.
