Brazil vs Colombia
Watch Brazil vs Colombia full match replay and highlight. This is a match of CONMEBOL Copa America 2024, Group D – Round 3.
Kick off: 01:00 GMT Wednesday Jul 3, 2024.
Referee: Jesus Valenzuela, Venezuela.
Venue: Levi’s Stadium, Santa Clara.
Colombia Advances to Copa América Quarter-Finals After Thrilling Draw with Brazil
Colombia secured top spot in Group D and a place in the Copa América 2024 quarter-finals with a hard-fought 1-1 draw against Brazil at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. The result extends Néstor Lorenzo’s side’s unbeaten streak to an impressive 26 matches (W20, D6).
Match Summary
Colombia needed only to avoid defeat to confirm their place at the summit of the group, and their intentions were clear from the outset. James Rodríguez’s early set-piece rattled the crossbar, but it was Brazil who struck first blood shortly before the 15-minute mark. Raphinha, reinstated to the starting lineup, curled a sublime free-kick past Camilo Vargas to give Brazil the lead and delight their fans at Levi’s Stadium.
Both teams continued to push for more goals in an entertaining encounter. Colombia thought they had equalized through Davinson Sánchez’s header, only for VAR to rule it out for offside. Rodríguez continued to threaten with his set-piece prowess, forcing Alisson to tip his shot over the bar just before halftime.
Second Half Drama
The game continued to deliver drama in the second half. Just as Colombia pressed for an equalizer, Daniel Muñoz capitalized on Jhon Córdoba’s defense-splitting pass to level the score deep into added time before the break. Raphinha nearly doubled his tally with another dangerous free-kick that narrowly missed the target, keeping the contest finely balanced.
In the latter stages, substitute Rafael Santos Borré missed a glorious opportunity to seal victory for Colombia, failing to convert Luis Díaz’s inviting cross with the goal gaping. Despite the miss, Colombia’s position atop Group D was secure, setting up a quarter-final clash against Panama as they pursue their first Copa América triumph since 2001.
Brazil’s Path Forward
The draw leaves Brazil in second place in Group D, setting up a challenging quarter-final showdown with Uruguay, who boast a perfect record in this year’s tournament. Adding to their woes, Brazil will be without Vinícius Júnior due to suspension, further complicating their task against the formidable Uruguayans.