Colombia fans dominate in seats at Copa America match at State Farm Stadium
Fans of Colombia’s men’s soccer team dominated in the seats at State Farm Stadium in Glendale Friday afternoon for the Colombia-Costa Rica Copa America game.
Eight years ago, South America’s CONMEBOL soccer federation made the bold move to hold its 100th anniversary continental soccer championship tournament in the United States. Three matches were held at what is now State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona.
In 2024, Copa America is back in the U.S, and the home of the Arizona Cardinals is playing host once again to three matches. The first took place Friday, a Group D match between Colombia and Costa Rica. It was little surprise which team’s fans would have the largest presence. Colombia fans traditionally travel well to FIFA World Cups, and many came from South America and other parts of the U.S., washing the stadium yellow.
Colombia can seize control of the group with a win, while Costa Rica can move in to first place temporarily if it gets the three points from what would be an upset victory. Follow along for live updates.
Colombia takes first-half lead on penalty kick
After a foul near the edge of the box by Costa Rica, Colombia was awarded a penalty kick without video review and Luis Diaz converted it in the 31st minute. Colombia leads 1-0.
The thousands of “Cafeteros” fans, and even some journalists in the press box at State Farm Stadium, rise to their feet and raise their voices as Colombia comes close to scoring a goal, and it happened a few times in the first half.
Costa Rica is trying to dig on defense, not getting much possession of the ball. Diaz, a forward who plays for Liverpool in the English Premier League, missed a header in the sixth minute that went high of the net. Then James (pronounced “Ha-mess”) Rodriguez had his left-footed attempt saved by Costa Rica goalkeeper Patrick Sequeira in the 20th minute.
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Publish date : 2024-06-28 19:07:03
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