Brazil vs Colombia 2024: Summary, Scores, Goals, Highlights, Stats,League, Game Analysis, Points, Next Fixtures And Everything To Know
Brazil and Colombia lived up to the hype. The two South American powers played to an exciting 1-1 draw on Tuesday evening. Here are the key details:
Venue:
The match was held at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, where a bursting crowd of 70,971 fans witnessed the action.
Temperature:
Despite temperatures in the 90s throughout the match, both teams maintained high intensity.
Match
First Half:
Brazil started the game with high intensity, pressing Colombia in their defensive third. Their midfielders disrupted Colombia’s passing lanes and forced turnovers. In the 12th minute, Brazil’s Raphinha gave them an early lead with an outstanding in-swinging free-kick goal. It looked like Brazil would be in pole position to win the game and the group. Just before halftime, Colombia’s quick counter-pressing strategy paid off. Jhon Cordoba floated inside from his normal right-wing spot, received the ball, and Crystal Palace right-back Daniel Munoz saw the space and took it. Cordoba found Munoz in the box, and Munoz finished first-time past Brazil’s goalkeeper Alisson, leveling the score.
Second Half:
As the clock ticked down, both teams intensified their efforts. Both goalkeepers, Alisson (Brazil) and Colombia’s Camilo Vargas, came up with multiple terrific saves. Both sides were trying to find the winner all the way until the end. The match ended in a 1-1 draw. It’s a result both sides will be happy with ultimately, though both teams were pushing for victory.
With this draw, Colombia finishes as Group D winners, while Brazil advances in second place. The quarterfinals await: Colombia faces Panama, and Brazil takes on Uruguay. If both Brazil and Colombia win, they’ll meet again in the semifinals.
Summary:
- Brazil’s Goal: Raphinha gave Brazil an early lead with an outstanding in-swinging free-kick goal.
- Colombia’s Equalizer: Just before halftime, Daniel Munoz capitalized on quick counter-pressing, leveling the score.
- Terrific Saves: Both goalkeepers, Alisson (Brazil) and Camilo Vargas (Colombia), made crucial saves.
- Group Standings: With the draw, Colombia finishes as Group D winners, while Brazil advances in second place.
- Quarterfinals: Colombia faces Panama, and Brazil takes on Uruguay. If both teams win, they’ll meet again in the semifinals.
Final Score:
- Brazil 1 (Raphinha, 12’)
- Colombia 1 (Munoz, 45’)
Head-to-head record between Brazil and Colombia in international football:
- Total Matches Played: These two teams have faced each other 36 times.
- Brazil Wins: Brazil has emerged victorious in 21 of these encounters.
- Draws: There have been 11 draws between them.
- Colombia Wins: Colombia has secured 4 wins.
Notably, Brazil has not lost a competitive head-to-head game against Colombia since 1998. Their recent clash during the 2024 Copa America was a thrilling affair, ending in a 1-1 draw.
