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Colombia Dominates USA in Friendly Match Ahead of Copa America
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The Colombian national team showcased their dominance as they secured a convincing 5-1 victory over the United States in a friendly match at the Commanders Field in Maryland.
In a stunning display, Colombia quickly took the lead with goals from John Arias in the 6th minute and Rafel Santos Borré in the 19th minute.
Despite a brief resurgence from the US side, highlighted by Timothy Weah’s goal in the 58th minute, Colombia maintained control over the match.
Colombia further extended their lead with goals from Richard Ríos, Jorge Carrascal, and Luis Sinisterra in the final stages of the game, leaving the scoreline at 5-1.
Following this dominant performance, Colombia is set to face Bolivia in their final preparation match before the Copa América kicks off. On the other hand, the United States will challenge Brazil in their last friendly encounter before the tournament.
This victory solidifies Colombia’s status as a strong contender in the upcoming Copa América, with their unbeaten streak standing at 22 matches, including successful outings against Spain and Romania in recent friendlies.