2024-07-15 18:13:01
The Colombian fans were rowdy at the start. There was concern about the start of the match at the scheduled time. After three rounds of matches, the game finally started, but the insanity was not seen in the fight on the field. Argentina paled in contrast to the attack and body language of Colombia’s players. But no one saw the goal. Argentina and Colombia ended the first half with a goalless draw.
Today Monday (July 15) in the match that started at 7:15 am Bangladesh time, Colombia was ahead of Argentina in the battle for possession of the ball. They kept the ball to themselves 52 percent. Argentina kept 48 percent. Colombia took more than twice as many shots as Argentina in attack. Argentina shot 3 against their 8.
Argentina attacked at the beginning of the match. However, Julian Alvarez could not use it. In the first minute, Gonzalo Montiel crossed and extended the pass towards Colombia’s goal post. But Alvarez could not keep the direction even touching his feet.
Colombia’s Luis Diaz attacked in the fifth minute. His shot was blocked by Emiliano Martinez. In the 13th minute, Martinez made another save from James Rodriguez’s corner kick. In the 25th minute, another Colombian attack was blocked by Argentina’s defense.
Two minutes later John Cordoba was shown a yellow card for a serious foul. In the 27th minute, Cordoba deliberately fouled Lisandro when he touched his feet with a corner kick. The referee warned him by showing a yellow card without delay.
Colombia got the best chance in the 33rd minute of the match. Jeferson Larma’s speeding shot just found the edge of the post, only to be saved by Emiliano Martínez. A minute later Colombia missed the chance again.
Colombia attack again in the 41st minute and another save by Martinez. In the 44th minute, Nicolas Tagliafico failed to get a header from Messi’s free-kick. Shortly after that, the referee blew the whistle for the end of the first half. As a result, both teams went to the break without a goal.