Copa America 2024 – Colombia defeats Costa Rica and could play again in Arizona next week

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Copa America 2024 – Colombia defeats Costa Rica and could play again in Arizona next week

Follow live updates of the Copa America 2024 match between Colombia and Costa Rica at State Farm Stadium, Glendale, Arizona

 

Eight years ago, South America’s CONMEBOL soccer federation made the bold move to hold its 100th anniversary continental soccer championship tournament in the United States. Three matches were held at what is now State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.

Copa America will return to the United States in 2024. The Arizona Cardinals’ home is once again the host of three matches. The first match was played on Friday between Colombia and Costa Rica in Group D. The largest number of fans was expected. Colombian fans are known to travel well for FIFA World Cups. Many came from South America, as well as other parts of America, turning the stadium a bright yellow.

Colombia could take control of the group if they win. Costa Rica, on the other hand, can temporarily move into first place if they get the three points in a surprise victory. Follow the live updates.

Copa America 2024 final: Colombia 3, Costa Rica 0

Colombia qualified for the Copa America Quarterfinals after its 3-0 victory over Costa Rica on Friday at State Farm Stadium, Glendale. The South American team has only one more match left, which will be against Brazil in Santa Clara on Tuesday.

The Colombian team dominated the entire tournament, from the game statistics to the fans on hand. Colombia has a great chance to win the Group D and, if it does, they will return to Glendale to play either the U.S., or Panama in the quarterfinals.

Nestor Lorenzo, the Colombian head coach, has been unbeaten since he was brought in to lead the team two years ago.

“We are a good team.” We have a good team, but we also have a good character. It’s not a miracle. Lorenzo, after the match in Spanish, said: “They’re good players.” The quality of players makes a difference. They pressure each other on the field and stick to their game plan. “Today was a game that we dominated right from the start.”

The talent gap was recognized by Costa Rica’s head coach Gustavo Alfaro.

Alfaro, in Spanish, said that the other team “was clearly on another level.” These losses hurt. No one wants to lose. Especially 3-0. But we must learn to deal with them.

The crowd was not bad for the Copa America Colombia-Costa Rica match

Today’s Copa America game between Colombia and Costa Rica has announced the attendance. The attendance was 27,386, which, considering that the match started at 3 p.m. local on a friday in a place without many Colombians or Costa Ricans, is a pretty good number.

This game was lively and exciting because many people came from afar.

Two quick goals, Colombia in control over Costa Rica

In the second half, Colombia has taken full control of an already dominant match against Costa Rica. Davinson scored a header off a Costa Rica corner in the 59th minutes, making it Colombia 2-0. Jhon cordoba then smashed a perfect right-footed side angle shot after a solo effort.

State Farm Stadium is now a party for Colombians, and all they need to finish the celebrations is some salsa music. Colombia has been attacking throughout the match.

In the 72nd minute, James Rodriguez was replaced by a substitute. The crowd gave him a standing ovation and clapped their hands to show appreciation.

Colombia scores a penalty kick to take the lead in the first half

Luis Diaz scored the penalty in the 31st minutes after Costa Rica was penalized for a foul at the edge of their box. Colombia is ahead 1-0.

The “Cafeteros”, and some journalists, in the press room at State Farm Stadium would raise their voices and get up when Colombia was close to scoring. This happened several times during the first half.

Costa Rica is digging on defense and not getting much ball possession. Diaz, who plays forward for Liverpool in England’s Premier League, missed his header that went over the goal in the sixth minute. James (pronounced Ha-mess) Rodriguez’s left-footed effort was saved by Costa Rica goalkeeper Patrick Sequeira.

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