Match report

Colombia Stuns Brazil 2-1 in World Cup Qualification South America

Colombia
Colombia
2–1
FT
Brazil
Brazil
Nov 17, 2023

Colombia stunned Brazil 2-1 in a thrilling World Cup Qualification South America match on 2023-11-17. L. Díaz scored twice for Colombia, while Gabriel Martinelli netted an early goal for Brazil. The win boosts Colombia's qualification hopes and marks a significant upset over South America's powerhouse Brazil.

Key Facts

  • • Final score: Colombia 2-1 Brazil
  • • Goal scorers: Gabriel Martinelli (4'), L. Díaz (75', 79')
  • • Yellow cards: D. Sanchez (Colombia), Renan Lodi (Brazil), Pepé Aquino (Brazil)
  • • Substitutions: Several key substitutions from both teams, including João Pedro for Vinicius Junior and Richard Ríos for J. Carrascal

Lineups

Colombia

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 12 C. Vargas (G)
  • 21 D. Munoz (D)
  • 23 D. Sanchez (D)
  • 3 J. Lucumi (D)
  • 6 D. Machado (D)
  • 5 K. Castano (M)
  • 8 J. Carrascal (M)
  • 15 M. Uribe (M)
  • 10 J. Rodriguez (M)
  • 7 L. Diaz (M)
  • 19 R. Borre (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 A. Montero
  • 22 K. Mier
  • 2 C. Cuesta
  • 4 J. Mosquera
  • 17 C. Borja
  • 16 J. Lerma
  • 20 R. Rios
  • 13 J. Campaz
  • 18 Y. Asprilla
  • 9 J. Cordoba
  • 14 L. Sinisterra
  • 11 Cucho Hernandez

Brazil

Starting XI

  • 1 Alisson (G)
  • 2 Emerson Royal (D)
  • 3 Marquinhos (D)
  • 4 Gabriel (D)
  • 6 R. Lodi (D)
  • 11 Raphinha (M)
  • 8 Bruno Guimaraes (M)
  • 5 Andre (M)
  • 22 G. Martinelli (M)
  • 10 Rodrygo (F)
  • 7 Vinicius Junior (F)

Substitutes

  • 17 Pepê
  • 16 Douglas Luiz
  • 13 Nino
  • 9 Joao Pedro
  • 20 Raphael Veiga
  • 18 Joelinton
  • 23 Bento
  • 14 Bremer
  • 12 Lucas Perri
  • 19 Paulinho
  • 15 Carlos Augusto
  • 21 Endrick

Timeline

  1. Brazil
    4' Brazil Goal · Normal Goal
    Gabriel Martinelli · Assist: Vinicius Junior
  2. Colombia
    20' Colombia Card · Yellow Card
    D. Sanchez

    Foul

  3. Brazil
    27' Brazil subst · Substitution 1
    Off: Vinicius Junior · On: João Pedro
  4. Colombia
    46' Colombia subst · Substitution 1
    Off: D. Machado · On: C. Borja
  5. Colombia
    46' Colombia subst · Substitution 2
    Off: M. Uribe · On: L. Sinisterra
  6. Colombia
    68' Colombia subst · Substitution 3
    Off: R. Borré · On: J. Córdoba
  7. Brazil
    69' Brazil subst · Substitution 2
    Off: Rodrygo · On: Paulinho
  8. Colombia
    74' Colombia subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Carrascal · On: Richard Ríos
  9. Colombia
    75' Colombia Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Díaz · Assist: C. Borja
  10. Brazil
    78' Brazil Card · Yellow Card
    Renan Lodi

    Foul

  11. Colombia
    79' Colombia Goal · Normal Goal
    L. Díaz · Assist: James Rodríguez
  12. Brazil
    81' Brazil subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Renan Lodi · On: Pepê Aquino
  13. Brazil
    82' Brazil subst · Substitution 4
    Off: Gabriel Magalhães · On: Douglas Luiz
  14. Brazil
    82' Brazil subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Raphinha · On: Endrick
  15. Colombia
    83' Colombia subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Kevin Castaño · On: J. Lerma
  16. Brazil
    90' Brazil Card · Yellow Card
    Pepê Aquino

    Foul

Match Stats

Stat Colombia Brazil
Fouls 16 12
Pass Accuracy 90% 92%
Offsides 2 1
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 23 12
Corners 3 7
Total Passes 341 532
Yellow Cards 1 2
Blocked Shots 5 1
Shots on Target 10 3
xG — —
Shots off Target 8 8
Possession 40% 60%
Accurate Passes 306 491
Shots Inside Box 18 6
Saves 2 8
Shots Outside Box 5 6

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ Brazil took an early lead through Gabriel Martinelli in the 4th minute, but the momentum shifted when L. Díaz scored his first goal in the 75th minute, sparking a comeback.
  • ▸ The turning point came when L. Díaz scored his second goal in the 79th minute, securing the victory for Colombia and handing Brazil a surprising defeat.