In a highly anticipated Copa América 2024 Group D clash, Brazil and Colombia battled to a 1-1 draw at Levi’s Stadium in California, witnessed by a crowd of 68,500 fans. The result saw Colombia secure the top spot in the group with 7 points, while Brazil finished second with 5 points.Brazil took an early lead through Raphinha’s masterful free-kick in the 12th minute, leaving Colombian goalkeeper Camilo Vargas with no chance. However, Colombia’s resilience paid off when Daniel Muñoz equalized just before halftime, in the 45+3 minute.The match was marked by intense play and several controversies. A disallowed goal for Colombia and a disputed penalty appeal for Brazil added to the drama. The game saw a high number of fouls, with 17 in the first half alone. Brazilian star Vinicius Junior received a yellow card, ruling him out of the upcoming quarterfinal due to suspension.Despite the draw, Colombia extended their impressive unbeaten streak to 26 matches. Colombia’s coach, Néstor Lorenzo, praised his team’s performance, saying, “We played a great game and deserved the draw”. On the other hand, Brazil’s coach, Marcelo Bielsa, expressed disappointment, stating, “We didn’t play well, we were too slow and lacked precision”.The result sets up intriguing quarterfinal matchups. Colombia will face Panama, while Brazil is set for a challenging encounter with Uruguay on Saturday in Las Vegas. The outcome adds pressure to Brazil, who are experiencing one of their worst streaks of results, including a 6th place finish in the South American qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup.In the group’s other match, Costa Rica defeated Paraguay 2-1 but was eliminated from the tournament.
Key points
- Brazil and Colombia drew 1-1 in their Copa América 2024 Group D match.
- Colombia finished top of Group D with 7 points, while Brazil came second with 5 points.
- Raphinha scored for Brazil, while Daniel Muñoz equalized for Colombia.
- Colombia extended their unbeaten streak to 26 matches.
- Brazil will face Uruguay in the quarterfinals, while Colombia will play Panama.
Contradictions👾There are conflicting reports about who scored Colombia’s equalizer.
Some sources credit Daniel Muñoz, while others mention Luis Díaz.
👾The exact timing of Colombia’s equalizer varies slightly between reports, with some stating the 45+3 minute and others the 47th minute.
