Match report

Colombia Secures 3-0 Victory Over Bolivia in World Cup Qualification

Colombia
Colombia
3–0
FT
Bolivia
Bolivia
Sep 4, 2025

Colombia secured a convincing 3-0 victory over Bolivia in a key World Cup Qualification South America match. Goals from James Rodríguez, J. Córdoba, and J. Quintero powered Colombia to a comprehensive win, while Bolivia struggled to find their rhythm throughout the match.

Key Facts

  • • James Rodríguez scored the opening goal in the 31st minute, assisted by S. Arias.
  • • J. Córdoba extended Colombia's lead with a goal in the 74th minute, assisted by J. Quintero.
  • • J. Quintero sealed the victory with a goal in the 83rd minute, assisted by L. Díaz.
  • • Bolivia received a yellow card for E. Vaca Moreno in the 63rd minute.
  • • Colombia made several substitutions in the second half, including James Rodríguez being replaced by J. Quintero.

Lineups

Colombia

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Starting XI

  • 12 C. Vargas (G)
  • 4 S. Arias (D)
  • 23 D. Sanchez (D)
  • 3 J. Lucumi (D)
  • 14 J. Mojica (D)
  • 6 R. Rios (M)
  • 16 J. Lerma (M)
  • 10 J. Rodriguez (M)
  • 11 J. Arias (M)
  • 7 L. Diaz (M)
  • 9 J. Cordoba (F)

Substitutes

  • 1 D. Ospina
  • 22 K. Mier
  • 2 A. Roman
  • 5 A. Angulo
  • 13 Y. Mina
  • 15 J. Portilla
  • 20 J. Quintero
  • 8 J. Carrascal
  • 21 J. Campaz
  • 19 L. Suarez
  • 18 M. Hinestroza
  • 17 D. Moreno

Bolivia

Formation: 4-3-3

Starting XI

  • 1 C. Lampe (G)
  • 3 D. Medina (D)
  • 4 L. Haquin (D)
  • 5 E. Morales (D)
  • 21 J. Sagredo (D)
  • 14 Robson Matheus (M)
  • 16 E. Vaca Moreno (M)
  • 15 G. Villamil (M)
  • 13 M. Paniagua (F)
  • 7 Miguelito (F)
  • 17 R. Fernandez (F)

Substitutes

  • 12 L. Banegas
  • 23 G. Viscarra
  • 2 D. Arroyo
  • 6 H. Cuellar
  • 8 M. Villarroel
  • 9 E. Monteiro
  • 10 C. A. Melgar
  • 11 C. Algaranaz
  • 18 Y. Rocha
  • 19 O. Lopez
  • 20 H. Vaca
  • 22 L. Zabala

Timeline

  1. Colombia
    31' Colombia Goal · Normal Goal
    James Rodríguez · Assist: S. Arias
  2. Colombia
    61' Colombia subst · Substitution 1
    Off: James Rodríguez · On: J. Quintero
  3. Colombia
    61' Colombia subst · Substitution 2
    Off: J. Arias · On: J. Campaz
  4. Bolivia
    63' Bolivia Card · Yellow Card
    E. Vaca Moreno

    Foul

  5. Bolivia
    68' Bolivia subst · Substitution 1
    Off: M. Paniagua · On: C. Algarañaz
  6. Bolivia
    68' Bolivia subst · Substitution 2
    Off: D. Medina · On: Yomar Rocha
  7. Colombia
    74' Colombia Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Córdoba · Assist: J. Quintero
  8. Colombia
    76' Colombia Card · Yellow Card
    J. Córdoba
  9. Bolivia
    76' Bolivia subst · Substitution 3
    Off: Robson Matheus · On: C. A. Melgar
  10. Bolivia
    76' Bolivia subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Sagredo · On: H. Vaca
  11. Bolivia
    77' Bolivia subst · Substitution 5
    Off: Gabriel Villamil · On: M. Villarroel
  12. Colombia
    82' Colombia subst · Substitution 3
    Off: J. Lerma · On: Camilo Portilla
  13. Colombia
    82' Colombia subst · Substitution 4
    Off: J. Córdoba · On: D. Moreno
  14. Colombia
    83' Colombia Goal · Normal Goal
    J. Quintero · Assist: L. Díaz
  15. Colombia
    87' Colombia subst · Substitution 5
    Off: L. Díaz · On: M. Hinestroza

Match Stats

Stat Colombia Bolivia
Fouls 10 7
Pass Accuracy 89% 83%
Offsides 1 3
Red Cards — —
Total Shots 12 8
Corners 4 2
Total Passes 493 275
Yellow Cards 1 1
Blocked Shots 0 3
Shots on Target 8 3
xG — —
Shots off Target 4 2
Possession 64% 36%
Goals Prevented — —
Accurate Passes 437 228
Shots Inside Box 9 1
Saves 3 5
Shots Outside Box 3 7

Key Match Notes

  • ▸ The early goal by James Rodríguez in the 31st minute shifted the momentum in favor of Colombia, giving them a crucial early lead.
  • ▸ J. Córdoba's goal in the 74th minute cemented Colombia's dominance and effectively ended Bolivia's chances of mounting a comeback.