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THE MATCH BETWEEN BRAZIL AND COLOMBIA ENDS!

GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAL FOR BRAZIL!

Vini Jr. from mid-range scores the second for the home side when Colombia was best defending the tie.

Arana misses it in Brazil

It was the second, but Savinho's cross went wide and that's why the home team isn't celebrating.

Camilo Vargas is lying on the ground. He appears to be in serious trouble because he was injured alone and not due to a collision with an opponent.

Brazil charges with everything and Colombia withstands all the attacks from the home team, which looks much better.

Carrascal abused James' good faith

He threw a very long ball in a quick exit from the national team.

At least 10 minutes of added time will be lost due to what was lost in the action between Davinson and Alisson Becker.

Double substitution in Colombia

Carrascal and Borré enter to replace Córdoba and Arias.

Joelinton tried to break Camilo Vargas's goal. A powerful shot sailed past the national team's goalposts.

Look at the clock at the Lucho Díaz stadium

The forward calculates how much time he has to score the second and give the national team the victory.

Now Colombia is saved after Arana's shot . The home team's midfielder tried from outside the box, but the ball was deflected and went out for a corner.

Several minutes were lost while the players were being treated, and play at the Mané Garrincha stadium was barely restarted.

Substitution in Brazil

Alisson Becker comes off to make way for Vento, who will go in goal.

Substitution in Colombia

Carlos Cuesta replaces Davinson Sánchez, who is already undergoing the necessary checks.

Davinson Sánchez is leaving the field and doesn't like the medical staff's decision. They're looking out for his well-being, but the center doesn't agree.

Head clash between Alisson and Davinson Sánchez. The Colombian player is left in a bad position by the strong impact to his face.

Colombia shows that Brazil is vulnerable and can be attacked to reach second place.

Richard Ríos scored from a distance, but the Brazilian goalkeeper kept the ball in two stages.

The match is enjoyable and intense . Colombia is holding its own, and perhaps a substitution could help them avoid suffering a second defeat.

Goal action disallowed for Colombia

Lerma pushes Alisson Becker after a ball was passed to him following Davinson's touch in the Brazil area.

Colombia creates and creates. It's the first time Jhon Córdoba appears in attack to shoot past Alisson Becker.

It cost Joao Pedro , the home team's attacking key, the game. He doesn't touch it or get into the loop.

Double save by Camilo Vargas

On the first attempt he beat Rapinha and on the second he beat Vini Jr who wanted to take advantage of the rebound.

Colombia must overcome the initial onslaught. This situation didn't happen in the first half with Muñoz's penalty on Vini Jr.

Yellow card in Colombia

Richard Ríos is cautioned for a foul in midfield.

THE SECOND HALF BEGINS AT THE MANÉ GARRINCHA!

THE FIRST HALF BETWEEN BRAZIL AND COLOMBIA ENDS!

A tie that leaves our team in third place in the standings.

Jhon Córdoba missed the opportunity after a cross from James Rodríguez. It was good, but he couldn't make a full impact in the box.

Yellow card in Brazil

Gabriel is booked for an elbow to James Rodríguez's face. The match at the Mané Garrincha stadium is heated.

Colombia's second almost falls

Luis Díaz made a quick exit, passing the ball to Daniel Muñoz. Muñoz tried to open up Córdoba, who was disarmed in the Brazilian box.

GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOAAL FROM COLOMBIA!

Luis Díaz scores the equalizer with a cross from the edge of the box after a pass from James Rodríguez. Deservedly so for the national team.

The playing field is tilted in Colombia's favor, and players like Rapìnha and Vini Jr. haven't been seen in a while.

Vinícius Júnior (Brazil) wins a foul in the defensive zone.

Foul by Richard Ríos (Colombia).

Attempt blocked. Rodrygo (Brazil) header from a difficult angle on the left is blocked. Assisted by Raphinha with a cross.

Corner, Brazil. Corner conceded by Jhon Lucumí.

Attempt blocked. Jefferson Lerma (Colombia) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked.

Gabriel Magalhães (Brazil) wins a free kick in the defensive half.

Foul by Jhon Córdoba (Colombia).

Substitution in Brazil, Joelinton comes on to replace Gerson due to injury.

João Pedro (Brazil) wins a free kick on the right wing.

Foul by James Rodríguez (Colombia).

Offside, Colombia. Johan Mojica tries a through ball, but Jhon Córdoba is caught offside.

Attempt blocked. James Rodríguez (Colombia) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Luis Díaz.

Offside, Colombia. James Rodríguez attempts a through ball, but Luis Díaz is caught offside.

Bruno Guimarães (Brazil) is shown a yellow card for a bad foul.

Attempt missed. Rodrygo (Brazil) right footed shot from the right side of the box.

Jhon Córdoba (Colombia) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

Attempt missed. Rodrygo (Brazil) right footed shot from the right side of the box is close, but misses to the left. Assisted by Bruno Guimarães.

Jhon Córdoba (Colombia) wins a free kick in the attacking half.

Foul by Marquinhos (Brazil).

Goal! Brazil 1, Colombia 0. Raphinha (Brazil) converts the penalty with a left footed shot to the bottom left corner.

Penalty conceded by Daniel Muñoz (Colombia) following a foul in the penalty area.

Penalty awarded to Brazil. Vinícius Júnior was fouled in the penalty area.

Brazil's Recent Matches

Brazil's recent form has been mixed, with a win, two draws, and two losses in their last five matches. A 1-1 draw against Uruguay and a 1-1 draw versus Venezuela exposed some defensive vulnerabilities. However, a 4-0 victory over Peru showcased their attacking capabilities. Their last defeat came against Paraguay (1-0), raising concerns about their consistency.

Last 5 Matches:

• Brazil 1-1 Uruguay (WCQ) - Nov 19
• Venezuela 1-1 Brazil (WCQ) - Nov 14
• Brazil 4-0 Peru (WCQ) - Oct 15
• Chile 1-2 Brazil (WCQ) - Oct 10
• Paraguay 1-0 Brazil (WCQ) - Sep 10

Colombia's Recent Matches

Colombia has had a more stable run, winning three of their last five matches. A 4-0 victory over Chile demonstrated their attacking prowess, while a narrow 2-1 loss against Uruguay exposed some defensive weaknesses. A recent 0-1 defeat to Ecuador has kept them on their toes ahead of this clash.

Last 5 Matches:

• Colombia 0-1 Ecuador (WCQ) - Nov 19
• Uruguay 3-2 Colombia (WCQ) - Nov 15
• Colombia 4-0 Chile (WCQ) - Oct 15
• Bolivia 0-1 Colombia (WCQ) - Oct 10
• Colombia 2-1 Argentina (WCQ) - Sep 10

Match Details

• Date: Thursday, March 20, 2025
• Time: 8:45 PM ET (5:45 PM PT)
• Tournament: CONMEBOL World Cup Qualifiers
• Stadium: Maracana Stadium, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil