Argentina fails in World Cup qualification for the first time. Brazil is also disappointing and is in a crisis after its third game in a row without success. The man of the evening is Colombia’s Luis Díaz.
National player Luis Díaz surprisingly led Colombia to victory against Brazil in World Cup qualifying. Two days after meeting his father for the first time after his kidnapping, the 26-year-old scored twice in a 2-1 win over the record world champions.
In the top game on Tuesday, two teams with defeats will meet: World champion Argentina led by world footballer Lionel Messi lost for the first time in this World Cup qualification and lost 0-2 to Uruguay.
Colombia was behind after just four minutes against interim coach Fernando Diniz’s Brazilian team. Gabriel Martinelli made it 1-0 for the guests, who had to play without Neymar. The superstar suffered a torn cruciate ligament and meniscus in his left knee in the last game against Uruguay and will be out for months.
Despite defeat: Argentina at the top of the table
In the second half, however, Colombia turned up the heat and was rewarded. Within four minutes, Luis Díaz headed in twice (75th/79th minute) and led his team to victory. The stadium in the Colombian city of Barranquilla shook and television cameras showed the father crying and cheering for joy. For the Seleção, it was the third game in a row without success after the 2-0 defeat against Uruguay and the 1-1 draw against Venezuela.
But not only the record world champion, but also the world champion around superstar Messi made a mistake. The goals for Uruguay were scored by Ronald Araújo in the 40th minute and Darwin Núñez (86th). For the Albiceleste’s previously flawless record, it was not only the first defeat, but also the first goals conceded in this World Cup qualification.
Despite the defeat, Argentina remains at the top of the table, now followed by Uruguay. Colombia jumps to third place with the win. Before the showdown with Argentina, Brazil slipped to fifth place behind Venezuela.
Source: Stern
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