2024-07-14 21:13:48
Colombia is one step away from making history again in the Copa América. Today, Sunday, July 14, the Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens will be the stage for the grand final where the ‘coffee growers’ will face the powerful Argentine team.
The road to the final has been impressive for the Colombian teamUnbeaten, Colombia has extended its unbeaten streak to 28 games, standing out as a solid and competitive team. Last Wednesday, the Tricolor secured its ticket to the final after beating Uruguay 1-0, in a match where they demonstrated their ability to resist an overwhelming sky-blue offensive.
Colombia, who won their only Copa América at home in 2001has the opportunity to add another title to its list of achievements. This will be its third Copa America final, having previously arrived in 1975, 2001 and now in 2024With this qualification, they break a streak of three eliminations at the semi-final stage in 2004, 2016 and 2021.
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The team has shown outstanding offensive performance in this edition of the tournament, scoring 12 goals.the largest number in a single edition of the Copa America. This new record exceeds the 11 goals scored in 1975 and 2001, highlighting the effectiveness of the Colombian attack.
One of the key players has been James Rodríguez, who has become the first player to provide six assists in a single edition of the Copa América. since Opta began recording this data in 2011. James surpassed Lionel Messi’s five assists in 2021, consolidating himself as a decisive player for the Tricolor.
Another standout has been Jefferson Lerma, who scored his third goal with the Colombian senior team, and his second in the 2024 Copa América. All three of his goals have come with headers, highlighting his ability in the aerial game.
Today, Colombia will have the opportunity to lift the continental trophy again, facing the current champion Argentina in what promises to be an exciting and passionate match.
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