The coffee growers beat Paraguay 2-1, with headers from Daniel Muñoz and Jefferson Lerma, both assisted by the Colombian midfielder and captain.
The goals of Daniel Muñoz and Jefferson Lermamore him soccer of James Rodriguezthey gave the selection of Colombia a 2-1 win over Paraguay in his debut in the America Cup. With the victory in Group D, The coffee team also extended its undefeated record to 24 games since its last defeat, in February 2022.
In the match played at the NRG stadium in Houston, Texas, the team led by the Argentine Nestor Lorenzo dominated the actions clearly in the first half and took advantage with headers from Daniel Muñoz and Jefferson Lerma at 32 and 42 minutes, respectively. The two goals of Colombia They were born from the feet of their number 10, James Rodriguezwith precise centers over the rival area.
Paraguay reacted, but it was not enough
In the second half, Paraguay reacted and reached the discount at 24 minutes through a shot from Julio Enciso at the far post, after a cross from the infielder Ramon Sosathe player Workshops, From Cordoba. In the final minutes, Colombia He found spaces in the rival field in the face of the desperate search of the team led by the Argentine Daniel Garnerobut Luis Diaz and Rafael Borré They were not precise in the completion of the plays.
The Argentine referee Darío Herrera awarded a penalty in the 38th minute for the Colombian team for an alleged infringement on Yerry Mina, although he later corrected the ruling through the VAR. In the second day of Group D, which will be played on Friday, Colombia will face Costa Rica at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, while Paraguay will play against Brazil at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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