Luis Díaz rushed down the right flank and almost opened the scoring in the match against Bolivia. Check out Guillermo Viscarra’s incredible save.
On Thursday, October 10, the Colombian national team faced Bolivia in a match corresponding to the ninth day of the South American qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup. The ‘tricolores’ had a lackluster start; However, as the minutes passed, they settled into the Municipal Stadium of El Alto and put the ‘green’ under pressure. Luis Díaz came close to breaking the draw.
The team led by Óscar Villegas had an ‘explosive’ start at Villa Ingenio. Before three minutes had passed, they tested Camilo Vargas’ reflexes with shots from José Sagredo, Robson Matheus and Jeyson Chura. After this first scare, the vice-champions of the 2024 Copa América began to find their rhythm on the pitch.
Roger Martínez wasted a good opportunity, his header lacking power and precision. The Racing Club striker suffered a severe challenge from Héctor Cuellar, who was sent off by Wilton Sampaio. Jhon Córdoba came in in his place, having been a regular starter for the ‘yellow’ team. The Krasnodar striker had two clear chances; however, he hit the post with his first and missed the target with his second.
‘Lucho’, who displayed significant physical strength, came close to opening the scoring at the Always Ready Stadium. In the 43rd minute, Jhon Arias initiated a counterattack and served the Liverpool player. Díaz Marulanda faked Luis Haquín and struck with his right foot. The ball deflected off the Ponte Preta defender, changing its trajectory. Guillermo Viscarra reacted in time to deflect the shot.
The former Barranquilla and Porto Junior player is playing his 58th match with the ‘tricolores’, breaking down as follows: 24 in qualifying, 19 in friendlies and 14 in the Copa América. The striker from Barrancas scored 15 goals and provided three assists.
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