Brazil to Face Uruguay in Copa America Quarter-Finals After Draw with Colombia
Brazil will meet Uruguay in the Copa America quarter-finals after being held to a 1-1 draw by Colombia in their final group-stage match.
Raphinha Shines with Stunning Free-Kick
The five-time World Cup champions, Brazil, started strong in California. Barcelona winger Raphinha put Brazil ahead with a spectacular free-kick.
Colombia’s Strong Response
However, Colombia, unbeaten since February 2022, made a swift comeback. Crystal Palace defender Daniel Munoz equalized just before half-time, striking from close range.
Colombia’s Missed Opportunity
Colombia, who have won the Copa America once, almost secured a win when striker Rafael Borre fired over the bar after receiving a cross from Johan Mojica with six minutes left.
Group D Outcomes
The draw allowed Colombia to win Group D, earning a favorable quarter-final tie against Panama. Brazil, as runners-up, will face Uruguay, the 15-time Copa America champions.
Vinicius Jr to Miss Quarter-Final
Brazil will be without Real Madrid winger Vinicius Jr in the quarter-final after he received his second yellow card of the tournament.
Other Group Matches
In another Group D match, Costa Rica defeated Paraguay 2-1 with goals from Francisco Calvo and Josimar Alcocer. Despite the win, Costa Rica finished one point behind Brazil and missed out on progressing to the next stage.
Upcoming Matches
The Copa America quarter-finals kick off on Friday with defending champions Argentina taking on Ecuador at 02:00 BST.
Group D Results Summary
| Match | Result | Key Events |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil vs. Colombia | 1-1 | Raphinha’s free-kick, Munoz’s equalizer |
| Costa Rica vs. Paraguay | 2-1 | Goals by Calvo and Alcocer |
Brazil and Uruguay’s quarter-final clash is highly anticipated as Copa America excitement continues to build.
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