Copa America 2020 – Colombia defeated Costa Rica and may play again next week in Arizona
Live updates on the Copa America 2024 match between Colombia vs Costa Rica at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona
Eighteen years ago, the South American soccer federation CONMEBOL made the bold decision to hold their 100th anniversary continental championship soccer tournament in the United States. Three matches were played at the State Farm Stadium, now in Glendale Arizona.
Copa America is returning to the United States by 2024. Arizona Cardinals home will host three matches. The stadium was a vibrant yellow as many fans came from South America and other parts of America.
If they win, Colombia may take over the group. Costa Rica can temporarily take the lead if it wins the game in a shock victory.
Copa America 2024 final: Colombia 3, Costa Rica 0
Colombia has qualified for the Copa America Quarterfinals following its 3-0 win over Costa Rica at State Farm Stadium in Glendale on Friday. There is only one match left and that will be Tuesday’s match against Brazil, to be played in Santa Clara.
Colombia dominated the tournament from game statistics to fans in attendance. Colombia is a strong contender to win Group D. If it does so, they’ll return to Glendale and play the U.S. or Panama in quarterfinals.
Nestor Lórenzo has never lost a game since taking over as Colombia’s head coach two years ago.
State Farm Stadium is Little Colombia today for #CopaAmerica vs. Costa Rica. 🇨🇴 pic.twitter.com/5fePvmJoWq
— José M. Romero (@RomeroJoseM) June 28, 2024
“We’re a good team.” Lorenzo said after the game in Spanish: “They are good players.” “The quality of the players is important. They are competitive and follow their game plan. “
Costa Rican head coach Gustavo Alfaro has acknowledged the talent gap.
Alfaro said in Spanish that the other team was “clearly on a different level”. These losses hurt. Nobody wants to lose. No one wants to lose, especially 3-0. We must, however, learn how to handle them.
The crowd for the Copa America Colombia – Costa Rica match was good
Today, the Copa America match between Colombia and Costa Rica announced the attendance. Considering that the match began at 3 pm local time on a Friday in a place with few Colombians or Costa Ricans is a good number.
Colombia wins 3-0 over Costa Rica. pic.twitter.com/ZxKinW2ilu
— José M. Romero (@RomeroJoseM) June 28, 2024
The game was exciting and lively because so many people attended from far away.
Two quick goals, Colombia in control over Costa Rica
Colombia took control of the match in the second half. Davinson’s header from a Costa Rica corner made it 2-0. Jhon Cordoba scored a side-angle shot with his right foot after a solo effort.
State Farm Stadium has become a party in Colombia, and they only need some salsa music to complete the celebrations. Colombia was attacking all match.
Colombia wins 3-0 over Costa Rica. pic.twitter.com/ZxKinW2ilu
— José M. Romero (@RomeroJoseM) June 28, 2024
James Rodriguez was substituted in the 72nd minute. A standing ovation followed by applause from the crowd.
Colombia scores on a penalty kick in the first halves
Colombia leads 1-0.
When Colombia came close to scoring, the “Cafeteros” and journalists in the State Farm Stadium press room would shout and stand up. This happened several time during the first-half.
Costa Rica’s defense is digging and they are not getting much ball control. Diaz who plays for Liverpool, England’s Premier League missed his header which went over the goal at the sixth minute. Costa Rica’s goalkeeper Patrick Sequeira saved James’ left-footed attempt.
