Davinson Sánchez and Jhon Córdoba propelled Colombia to a 3-0 victory over Costa Rica, securing their spot in the Copa América quarterfinals. Luis Díaz opened the scoring with a penalty kick, while Sánchez and Córdoba added second-half goals to cap off a dominant performance.
Colombia continued their impressive run of form with a resounding 3-0 victory over Costa Rica at State Farm Stadium, securing their place in the Copa América quarterfinals. Los Cafeteros controlled the game from start to finish, extending their unbeaten streak to 25 matches.
Colombia Crushes Costa Rica, Advances to Copa América Quarterfinals
Luis Díaz opened the scoring in the 31st minute from the penalty spot, after Patrick Sequeira brought down Jhon Córdoba on the edge of the box. Colombia maintained their pressure in the second half, and Davinson Sánchez doubled their lead with a header from a corner kick in the 59th minute.
Córdoba sealed the victory in the 62nd minute, capitalizing on a lapse in defense to beat Sequeira from a difficult angle. Costa Rica, despite their valiant effort against Brazil, failed to register a shot on goal against Colombia's resolute defense.
Colombia's dominance was evident throughout the match, as they enjoyed 62% possession and outshot Costa Rica 14-5. Los Cafeteros now face the daunting task of taking on nine-time Copa América champions Brazil in their final group stage match.
Costa Rica, on the other hand, will be seeking to salvage some pride in their remaining fixture against Paraguay. The youngest roster in the tournament showed signs of promise against Brazil but were ultimately outmatched by Colombia's superior quality.
Colombia's victory is a testament to their unwavering spirit and the belief instilled by manager Reinaldo Rueda. With 10 consecutive wins under their belt, Los Cafeteros are emerging as a genuine contender for the Copa América title.
Their impressive performances in the group stage have sent a clear message to the rest of the competition that they are a force to be reckoned with. As they prepare to face Brazil, the question remains whether they have what it takes to overcome the tournament favorites and continue their remarkable run of form.
