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Colombia survive scare to beat Uzbekistan in Copa opener

Colombia defeated Uzbekistan in the final match of the first round of the World Cup group stage.The 3-1 scoreline in favor of the South Americans was built with drama in Mexico City.The score was tied...

Colombia survive scare to beat Uzbekistan in Copa opener
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Colombia survive scare to beat Uzbekistan in Copa opener

Colombia defeated Uzbekistan in the final match of the first round of the World Cup group stage.

The 3-1 scoreline in favor of the South Americans was built with drama in Mexico City.

The score was tied at 20 minutes into the second half when Luis Díaz scored the goal that put Colombia back in front.

Daniel Muñoz and Jaminton Campaz also found the net for Colombia.

Abbosbek Fayzullaev scored Uzbekistan’s first-ever World Cup goal, making it 1-1 in the 15th minute of the second half.

The result leaves Colombia at the top of Group K, with Portugal and DR Congo tied behind them with one point each.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇧🇷 here.

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