Argentina, being one of the favourites, having reached the finals in the last two times. Have hit a Hugh setback as they lost their first match 2-0 to Colombia.
Argentina played with a full-strength side, furthering both Lionel Messi and Sergio Aguero. Colombia changed the completion of the game in the last 20 minutes. With Colombian Roger Martinez scoring the first goal followed by another by Duvan Zapata. The two goals came against the run of play.
James Rodriguez set up substitute Martinez who cut throw from the left and found the top corner in the 71st minute. For me this was a well-constructed goal, a real-world class effort.
Another substitute Zapata scored a late goal from close range. This might have been an easy tap in, but left Argentina devastated. Talk about great management, the former Portuguese and Real Madrid coach Carlos Quieroz second half substitutions worked.
GAME STATS Argintina home and columboa Away
Possession Home53% Away47%
Shots Home13 Away8
Shots on Target Home6 Away2
Corners Home5 Away4
Fouls Home13 Away17
Colombia’s next games is against Qatar on Wednesday 19 and
Argentina face Paraguay on Saturday 22.
Yes, you heard correct Qatar. Qatar and Japan are the 2 invited teams to the tournament. Let’s see how well they do and can one of they unset the apple cart by winning the Copa America ?.