Brazil were held to a 1-1 draw by Colombia in their final match of Group D at the 2024 Copa America, but both sides progressed into the quarter-finals. Raphinha put the Canaries in front after 12 minutes into the kick-off, but Daniel Munoz equalized for Los Cafeteros in the added minutes of the opening stanza.
Colombia finished with twice (6) as many shots on target as Brazil (3) but were lacking in the cutting edge to make them count. However, the draw had no impact on their standings at the top of Group D, as they won the group regardless, by virtue of goal difference. James Rodriguez and co. now face Panama in the quarter-finals whereas the Canaries take on Uruguay.
Brazil vs Colombia Highlights
1′ – Colombia kick the game off at the Levi’s Stadium, with a long ball eyeing John Cordoba, although Alisson claims it
2′ – Vinicius Jr is fouled as Brazil wins a free-kick; Rodrygo looks to break the wall but is found offside
7′ – Vinicius Jr is shown a yellow for a cynical foul on former Real Madrid star James Rodriguez
12′ – GOAL! Raphinha puts Brazil 1-0 up with a spectacular free-kick
20′ – OFFSIDE! Davinson Sanchez has the ball in the back of the net for Colombia but is adjudged offside
31′ – Deiver Machado is shown a yellow for a tackle on Raphinha as a scuffle breaks between the players from both sides
43′ – No Penalty! Vinicius goes down inside the box and claims a penalty, but following a VAR review, it’s only given a corner
45’+2′ – GOAL! Daniel Munoz scores for Colombia with a solid finish to get his side level just before half-time
45‘ – HALF-TIME: Brazil 1-1 Colombia
49′ – John Cordoba makes a great run forward but Marquinhos blocks him
59′ – Raphinha makes a powerful effort from a free-kick but it flies wide
72′ – Vargas comes off his line and kicks the ball away to deny the lurking Rodrygo
85′ – Savio shows a burst of speed to drive into the Brazil area but loses his balance in a crucial moment
90+3′ – Vinicius looks to connect with a free-kick but Carlos Cuesta produces a perfectly-timed tackle to deny him
90+5′ – FULL-TIME: Brazil 1-1 Colombia
Player of the Match: Raphinha (Brazil)
Full of flair and flamboyance, Raphinha caused all sorts of problems for Colombia with his movements and link-up play. He put Brazil in front after only 12 minutes and remained a threat all throughout the game. He even laid one key pass and four crosses.
Key Moment
Daniel Munoz equalizing for Colombia with a fantastic finish in the added minutes of the opening stanza was a key moment as Los Cafeteros were level. They held off the Canaries for the remainder of the game to force a share of the spoils.
Conclusion
Brazil were unable to build on their big win over Paraguay in their last game, and could only muster a draw to Colombia, whose unbeaten run now stands at 28 games. Los Cafeteros progress from Group D as its winners, and will face Panama in the quarter-finals, whereas the Canaries take on Uruguay.
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