Brazil and Colombia battled to a 1-1 draw in their final Copa América 2024 Group D match at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. The result sees Colombia top the group with 7 points, while Brazil finishes second with 5 points.Brazil took an early lead through Raphinha’s masterful free-kick in the 12th minute, ending a drought of over four and a half years since Brazil’s last free-kick goal. However, Colombia’s resilience paid off when Daniel Muñoz equalized in stoppage time of the first half (45+7 minute).The match was marked by intense play and several controversies. A disallowed goal for Colombia’s Davinson Sánchez due to offside and a high number of fouls added to the drama. Notably, Brazilian star Vinicius Junior received a yellow card for a reckless foul on James Rodriguez in the 7th minute, ruling him out of the upcoming quarterfinal due to suspension.Despite the draw, Colombia extended their impressive unbeaten streak to 26 matches. Colombia’s James Rodriguez was a standout player, creating several chances for his team. Brazil, on the other hand, struggled to create opportunities in the second half, with Raphinha missing a free-kick and having two chances in stoppage time.The result sets up intriguing quarterfinal matchups. Colombia will face Panama on Saturday, July 6, at 19:00 in Glendale, Arizona, while Brazil is set for a challenging encounter with Uruguay on the same day at 22:00 in Las Vegas. Both teams will be missing key players due to yellow card accumulation, with Jefferson Lerma out for Colombia.In the group’s other match, Costa Rica defeated Paraguay 2-1 but was eliminated from the tournament.The draw has complicated Brazil’s campaign, with coach Dorival Junior calling for calm and recognizing the challenges ahead. Meanwhile, Colombia’s coach, Néstor Lorenzo, made strategic changes during the game that contributed to their strong performance.
Key points
- Brazil and Colombia drew 1-1 in their final Copa América 2024 Group D match, with Colombia topping the group.
- Raphinha scored for Brazil with a free-kick, while Daniel Muñoz equalized for Colombia.
- Vinicius Junior will miss Brazil’s quarterfinal match against Uruguay due to suspension.
- Colombia extended their unbeaten streak to 26 matches.
- The quarterfinals are set: Colombia vs Panama in Arizona, Brazil vs Uruguay in Las Vegas.
Contradictions👾There are slight discrepancies in the reported time of Daniel Muñoz’s equalizer, with some sources stating it was in the 45+7 minute, while others say it was in the 90th minute or simply before halftime.
👾Some sources report James Rodriguez scored a goal, while others do not mention this, suggesting a possible confusion with his overall performance or assist.
