Colombia and Brazil defeated their rivals. Match day results at Copa America

The Copa America continues in the USA. Last night, two matches took place in Group D for the second round of the group stage.

First on the field were the national teams of Colombia and Costa Rica. In the first half, Costa Rican goalkeeper Patrick Sequeira made a poor play on a cross, fouling an opponent and conceding a penalty, which Liverpool striker Luis Díaz successfully converted. In the second half, Colombia continued to press their opponents, yielding further results. After a corner kick, Galatasaray defender Davinson Sánchez scored with a precise header. A few minutes later, James Rodríguez provided a pinpoint pass to John Córdoba, who didn't miss the opportunity to make the score emphatic.

Copa America 2024
Second Round
Colombia – Costa Rica 3:0
Goals: Díaz 31' (penalty), Sánchez 59', Córdoba 62'

The second match of the day featured Paraguay and Brazil. In the first half, Seleção earned a penalty, but West Ham midfielder Lucas Paquetá missed. However, he soon redeemed himself by assisting Vinícius, who opened the scoring. Minutes later, Girona winger Savio capitalized on a loose ball in the penalty area to double Brazil's lead. Vinícius then netted again, taking advantage of a defensive error to make it 3-0 by halftime.

Early in the second half, Getafe defender Omar Alderete struck a stunning 25-meter shot into the corner of Alisson’s goal. Yet soon after, Paquetá took another penalty and this time made no mistake, restoring Brazil's three-goal lead. Towards the end of the match, Adrián Cubas was sent off after an altercation with the referee.

Copa America 2024
Second Round
Paraguay – Brazil 1:4
Goals: Alderete 48' – Vinícius Júnior 35', 45+5, Savio 43', Paquetá 65'

With this victory, Colombia secured their spot in the knockout stage, while Brazil, now with four points, prepares for their final group match. In the next round, the group leaders will face each other, while Costa Rica will play against Paraguay.