This Thursday the Colombian National Team thrashed Peru in Lima and shook off a bad start to the Qualifiers left by coach Carlos Queiroz, Reinaldo Rueda’s team showed football strength and benefited from a just expulsion from Miguel Trauco at the end of the first half.
THE GOOD:
The Colombian National Team was resurrected in the qualifying table of positions, reached 7 points equaling Uruguay and Paraguay, Reinaldo Rueda took off the first weight after the controversies of his call and the national team showed a good game as a visitor against a rival in need.
Colombia looked orderly, without defensive problems and was forceful in your attack options. Minutes were given to several new faces or returns in the ‘tricolor’ and the team overcame the absence of James and Falcao.
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Yerry Mina complied in the defensive zone the few times they demanded it despite doubts about his physical condition; He also scored the first goal of the night and returned to the nets after scoring against England in Russia 2018.
Mateus Uribe showed again a very high performance and it was also manifested in the opposite arc.
THE BAD:
The only bad thing in the Colombian national team’s win over Peru was the expulsion of Daniel Muñoz, who entered in the 56th minute to make his official debut and three minutes saw the red card for a reckless foul in which the VAR intervened. The multifunctional Genk player from Belgium will have to wait until the America’s Cup to have more minutes.
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THE SURPRISE:
Luis Díaz surprised in the starting lineup and although he did not have a good first halfIn the second he took advantage of the spaces due to the expulsion of Trauco and scored the third goal of the night that sealed the win.
Gustavo Cuéllar was the ‘stick’ of Reinaldo Rueda in the starting lineup of the Colombian National Team and became the figure of the match due to his great performance in the middle of the field.
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