Match report

Colombia Defeats Costa Rica 3-0 in Copa America Clash

Colombia
Colombia
3–0
FT
Costa Rica
Costa Rica
Jun 29, 2024

Colombia demonstrated their dominance as they secured a 3-0 victory over Costa Rica in the Copa America. The game was defined by a well-structured Colombian attack, with key goals from Luis Díaz, Duvan Sanchez, and Juan Córdoba. Costa Rica struggled to find rhythm, despite early efforts to stabilize their defense.

Key Facts

  • • Luis Díaz scored the opening goal with a penalty at the 31st minute.
  • • Duvan Sanchez added a second goal in the 59th minute, assisted by Juan Arias.
  • • Juan Córdoba sealed the win with a goal in the 62nd minute, assisted by James Rodríguez.
  • • Costa Rica's Mínguez Ugalde was substituted in the 46th minute due to an earlier yellow card.
  • • Colombia's Richard Ríos and Juan Córdoba also received yellow cards.

Lineups

Colombia

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 12 C. Vargas (G)
  • 21 D. Muñoz (D)
  • 23 D. Sánchez (D)
  • 2 C. Cuesta (D)
  • 17 J. Mojica (D)
  • 6 R. Rios (M)
  • 16 J. Lerma (M)
  • 11 J. Arias (M)
  • 10 J. Rodríguez (F)
  • 24 J. Córdoba (F)
  • 7 L. Díaz (F)

Substitutes

  • 15 M. Uribe
  • 22 Y. Asprilla
  • 5 K. Castaño
  • 19 R. Borré
  • 14 J. Durán
  • 26 D. Machado
  • 4 S. Arias
  • 8 J. Carrascal
  • 1 D. Ospina
  • 18 L. Sinisterra
  • 20 J. Quintero
  • 25 Á. Montero
  • 9 M. Borja
  • 13 Y. Mina

Costa Rica

Formation: 3-4-2-1

Starting XI

  • 23 P. Sequeira (G)
  • 3 J. Mitchell (D)
  • 4 J. Vargas (D)
  • 15 F. Calvo (D)
  • 22 H. Quirós (M)
  • 14 O. Galo (M)
  • 10 B. Aguilera (M)
  • 11 A. Lassiter (M)
  • 21 Á. Zamora (F)
  • 17 W. Madrigal (F)
  • 9 M. Ugalde (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 J. Campbell
  • 8 J. Mora
  • 13 J. Brenes
  • 20 J. Alcócer
  • 24 A. Rojas
  • 18 Aarón Cruz
  • 2 G. Taylor
  • 7 A. Contreras
  • 25 Y. Molina
  • 6 J. Cascante
  • 1 K. Chamorro
  • 19 K. Vargas
  • 5 F. Faerrón
  • 26 D. Sequeira
  • 16 A. Bran

Timeline

  1. Costa Rica
    17' Costa Rica Card · Yellow Card
    M. Ugalde

    Foul

  2. Colombia
    31' Colombia Goal · Penalty
    L. Díaz
  3. Colombia
    41' Colombia Card · Yellow Card
    Richard Ríos

    Foul

  4. Costa Rica
    46' Costa Rica subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Ugalde · On: Joel Campbell
  5. Costa Rica
    46' Costa Rica subst · Substitution 2
    Off: A. Lassiter · On: J. Mora
  6. Colombia
    59' Colombia Goal · Normal Goal
    D. Sanchez · Assist: J. Arias
  7. Colombia
    62' Colombia Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Córdoba · Assist: James Rodríguez
  8. Colombia
    64' Colombia Card · Yellow Card
    J. Córdoba
  9. Costa Rica
    66' Costa Rica subst · Substitution 3
    Off: B. Aguilera Zamora · On: J. Brenes
  10. Costa Rica
    66' Costa Rica subst · Substitution 4
    Off: A. Zamora · On: J. Alcócer
  11. Colombia
    72' Colombia subst · Substitution 2
    Off: James Rodríguez · On: Y. Asprilla
  12. Colombia
    72' Colombia subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Lerma · On: Kevin Castaño
  13. Colombia
    77' Colombia subst · Substitution 4
    Off: L. Díaz · On: R. Borré
  14. Colombia
    77' Colombia subst · Substitution 5
    Off: J. Córdoba · On: J. Durán
  15. Costa Rica
    83' Costa Rica subst · Substitution 5
    Off: W. Madrigal · On: A. Rojas

Match Stats

Stat Colombia Costa Rica
Fouls 19 14
Pass Accuracy 88% 78%
Offsides 2 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 17 5
Corners 4 2
Total Passes 530 301
Yellow Cards 2 1
Blocked Shots 6 1
Shots on Target 5 0
xG 2.90 0.15
Shots off Target 6 4
Possession 64% 36%
Goals Prevented 0 0
Accurate Passes 464 235
Shots Inside Box 12 2
Saves 0 2
Shots Outside Box 5 3

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Colombia took the lead with a penalty scored by Luis Díaz in the 31st minute, breaking down Costa Rica's defense.
  • ▸ Duvan Sanchez's goal in the 59th minute marked a crucial turning point as it stretched Colombia's lead and demoralized Costa Rica.
  • ▸ James Rodríguez's assist to Juan Córdoba for the third goal in the 62nd minute effectively ended Costa Rica's hopes of a comeback.