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Brazil Held to 1-1 Draw by Colombia, Set to Face Uruguay in Copa América Quarter-Finals

Hashim KolawolebyHashim Kolawole
July 3, 2024
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Brazil Held to 1-1 Draw by Colombia, Set to Face Uruguay in Copa América Quarter-Finals
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Brazil’s hopes for a smooth passage through the 2024 Copa América hit a roadblock as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Colombia at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. This result, while securing their qualification to the knockout stages, saw them finish second in Group D, setting up a formidable quarter-final clash with Uruguay, who have maintained a perfect record in the tournament so far.

With both teams already through to the knockout stages, Brazil aimed to top Group D but needed a win to surpass Colombia. The Selecão’s intentions were clear early on as they aggressively pressed forward. Raphinha, returning to the starting lineup after being benched in Brazil’s win over Paraguay, vindicated coach Dorival Júnior’s decision by scoring a spectacular free-kick in the 14th minute. His curling effort from just outside the box left Colombian goalkeeper Camilo Vargas with no chance, giving Brazil an early lead.

Colombia, however, showed resilience and quickly adjusted their strategy. They nearly equalized when Davinson Sánchez’s header found the net, only for VAR to rule it offside. James Rodríguez was a constant threat with his set-piece prowess, testing Brazil’s defense and goalkeeper Alisson multiple times.

In the dying moments of the first half, Colombia’s persistence paid off. Jhon Córdoba delivered a precision pass that sliced through Brazil’s defense, finding Daniel Muñoz, who coolly slotted the ball home to level the score just before halftime.

The second half saw Brazil struggling to regain control. Raphinha almost repeated his first-half heroics with another free-kick, narrowly missing the target. Despite maintaining possession and creating opportunities, Brazil couldn’t break down a resolute Colombian defense. The match became a showcase of missed opportunities for both sides. Rafael Santos Borré missed a glaring chance to win it for Colombia, while Brazil’s forward thrusts were repeatedly thwarted by a combination of stout defending and a lack of clinical finishing.

Brazil’s attacking trio, featuring Richarlison and Vinícius Júnior, found it hard to penetrate Colombia’s disciplined backline. The introduction of fresh legs in the form of Gabriel Jesus and Lucas Paquetá brought energy but no decisive breakthrough.

With the draw, Brazil concluded the group stage in second place, setting up a challenging quarter-final encounter against Uruguay. The match will be particularly tough for Brazil, who will be without the suspended Vinícius Júnior. Brazil’s coach Dorival Júnior will need to re-strategize and find ways to break down Uruguay’s defense, which has yet to concede a goal in the tournament.

As Brazil prepares for their knockout round showdown, the team must focus on converting their chances and tightening their defense to advance in the competition. The quarter-final against Uruguay promises to be a stern test for the Selecão, who are in pursuit of their first Copa América title since 2019.

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Hashim Kolawole

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I'm Hashim, a sports lover. Sport writing is my way of preaching sports to the world, merging my passion for the game with captivating storytelling. Hobbies include Sports, Literature, Travel, Writing, Music, exploring new types of sports.

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