Colombia weighed down by ‘emotional energy’ of fans and pressure as favourites in World Cup opener

Coach Nestor Lorenzo said the support of the huge Colombian contingent in the Azteca ‘emotionally weighed’ on his players

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Colombia opened their World Cup campaign with a 3-1 win over Uzbekistan on Wednesday, although coach Nestor Lorenzo said the vocal presence of a large Colombian contingent in the stands “emotionally weighed” on his players.

His side moved top of Group K with the win in Mexico City ’s famous Azteca stadium, with Portugal and DR Congo drawing 1-1 earlier in the day.

Lorenzo’s…