The Colombia selection Brazil stood firm in the South American Qualifiers and became the first team to score points in the entire tournament. Pure delivery, struggle and intensity.
Despite having a difficult first half due to the possession of the rival, for the second half, and with the hand of Reinaldo Rueda, the Colombian team held the five-time world champion at times.
David ospina and Wilmar Barrios they shone like nobody. The most outstanding and in FUTBOLRED we bring you the qualifications of the match:
David Ospina (9): had three spectacular saves to safeguard the zero in his portico. Every time it is needed, it appears. Likewise, it was the command voice from the background.
Stefan Medina (5): it cost him defensively and he fought in attack. He lost some duels in the 1 vs 1 and committed infractions that could be avoided. Although he tried to give an offensive hand, at times he was insecure.
Yerry Mina (7): he led the central defense, cut filtered passes (especially in Q1) and was the only one who dared to speak to both rivals and the central referee.
Carlos Cuesta (8): his performance is increasingly surprising. At just 22 years old, he plays with amazing confidence: accurate anticipations, clean cuts and sensational start. He has two hot potatoes (Uruguay-Brazil) and in both he responded more than anything. He earned ownership by hand.
Johan Mojica (6): from less to more. He suffered greatly in Q1 and in attack he did not give Diaz more support; In Q2 he not only screened but won almost all the duels. Another of those who put a lot of determination.
Wilmar Barrios (9): may he never miss in midfield. He ate the field and, as always, he was the supportive of his teammates. Pure dedication and heart. When I need him in attack and / or exit, he responded with precision technique. He did not lack but one goal to have a perfect night.
Jefferson Lerma (6): Although the game changed against Uruguay, against the Brazilians it could not be the generating midfielder. He was never able to associate with Quintero on offense, but on defense he gave Barrios a great help. When he could, he led cons with his long pass.
Luis Diaz (7): in the absence of Cuadrado, ‘Lucho’ is the share of imbalance that the team has. He left a couple of strokes of pure dribbling and overflowed on several occasions. He lacked finishing off, specifying his actions.
Juan Fernando Quintero (5): had a completely inconsequential 1T. Being thrown into the band affected him, but he didn’t do much to get out of that trap either. In the 2T, being already in the center, he was able to display some drops of talent and even left a good shot from medium distance. When he began his role, Rueda took him out.
Roger Martinez (4): party for oblivion. He led one or the other against and little else. When it came to defending it cost him enormously, leaving Medina alone at various times. As happened with Quintero, the gang punished him.
Radamel Falcao García (6): surrender and heart. Another one that went from less to more. In the first half he fought more than he played and in the second he was able to enter the game circuit more. Didn’t get a clear of the flyers …
Rafael Santos Borré (6): He turned the team upside down with his intensity and pressure. It was the backing of Falcao and the support of the midfield. Failed in definition.
Matheus Uribe (6): refreshed half and supported Barrios when needed. He also contributed in attack accompanying the plays, giving breathing space to possession and even had a powerful shot that almost ended in a goal.
Duván Zapata (6): did the great Atalanta: he fought with the centrals, endured, pivoted and fought. One opportunity was fabricated and Borré was left alone on another.
Luis Sinisterra (5): gave air to the right wing. Support for Medina (he needed it a lot) and in attack he overflowed a couple of opportunities. He lacked confidence when facing.
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