Colombia vs Costa Rica 2024: Summary, Scores, Goals, Highlights, Stats,League, Game Analysis, Points, Next Fixtures And Everything To Know
Date and Time:
The match took place on Friday, June 28, 2024, at 22:00 local time.
Venue:
The game was held at State Farm Stadium in Glendale.
First Half
From the opening whistle, Colombia asserted their dominance in ball possession. Their midfield orchestrated fluid passes, also keeping Costa Rica on the defensive.
At the 30:10-minute mark, Luis Díaz showcased his brilliance. A perfectly timed cross found him in the box, and also he calmly slotted the ball past the Costa Rican goalkeeper. Colombia led 1-0.
Second Half
The second half saw Costa Rica regrouping. Their defense tightened and also frustrating Colombia’s attacking efforts.
At 58:47 minutes, a corner kick swung into the box. Davinson Sánchez rose above the defenders, directing a powerful header into the net. Colombia also extended their lead to 2-0. Just three minutes later, John Córdoba capitalized on a defensive lapse. His clinical finish also made it 3-0 for Colombia at 61:56 minutes.
Result:
Colombia emerged victorious, defeating Costa Rica with a 3-0 scoreline.
Key Events:
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- At 30:10 minutes, Luis Díaz of Colombia scored a goal.
- At 58:47 minutes, Davinson Sánchez of Colombia added another goal.
- John Córdoba of Colombia also scored the third goal at 61:56 minutes.
Game Statistics:
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- Colombia:
- Yellow Cards: 2
- Total Shots: 14
- Also Shots on Target: 5
- Ball Possession Percentage: 64%
- Costa Rica:
- Yellow Cards: 1
- Also Total Shots: 5
- Shots on Target: 0
- Ball Possession Percentage: 36%
- Colombia:
Head-to-head record between Colombia and Costa Rica in Copa America matches:
- Matches Played: These two teams have faced each other 15 times.
- Colombia Wins: Colombia has also emerged victorious in 10 of these encounters.
- Draws: There has also been 1 draw between them.
- Costa Rica Wins: Costa Rica has also secured 4 wins against Colombia.
In their most recent clash during the 2024 Copa América, Colombia triumphed with a 3-0 scoreline, showcasing their dominance on the field .
Colombia Predicted Starting Lineup (4-4-2):
- Goalkeeper (GK): Camilo Vargas
- Defenders: Daniel Muñoz, Davinson Sánchez, Yerry Mina, Johan Mojica
- Also Midfielders: Gustavo Cuéllar, Jefferson Lerma, Santiago Arias, James Rodríguez
- Forwards: Juan Fernando Durán, Luis Díaz
Costa Rica Predicted Starting Lineup (Formation Not Specified):
- Goalkeeper (GK): Patrick Sequeira
- Defenders: Ariel Lassiter, Francisco Calvo, Juan Pablo Vargas, Jeyland Mitchell and also Haxzel Quiros
- Also Midfielders: Brandon Aguilera, Orlando Galo, Jefferson Brenes
- Forwards: Álvaro Zamora, Warren Madrigal
