In other times, drawing with Brazil could have been seen as a good result. However, that was not how former player Faustino Asprilla saw it. after the clash in the third round of Group D of the Copa América.
In his analysis on a local ESPN program, Asprilla recalled his statement in the preview of the match, where he said that, with the current formation, Colombia was capable of “overcoming” Brazil. Therefore, he understands that the final score symbolized that the Cafeteros missed a great opportunity to beat the Seleção for the second time in a row. In the 2026 World Cup Qualifiers, the last match before the continental competition, Néstor Lorenzo’s team won in Barranquilla, coming from behind, 2-1.
“It was a good match, but I don’t think it was a brilliant match. I said it the other day and it went around the world because I said that Colombia would run over Brazil. It seemed normal to me given the quality of the players Brazil has today. These are players who can’t exchange three passes in midfield. I’ve never seen that. Brazilians can’t exchange three passes between themselves,” said the former athlete who played for clubs such as Palm trees e Fluminense.
“When Colombia pressed, they either lost the ball or kicked it in any direction. When did we see that? And it wasn’t just a moment ago, it was a while ago. That’s why, for me, Colombia missed a great opportunity to beat Brazil again. Because if it had been the other way around, if Colombia had players who couldn’t exchange three passes between them, Brazil would have taken advantage and scored eight or nine goals. So, for me, Colombia didn’t take advantage of the opportunity to win.”
Chance of reunion
Due to the format of the quarterfinals of the Copa América, the two teams could meet again in a possible semifinal. To do so, the Cafeteros need to beat Panama and the Brazilian team must eliminate Uruguay.
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2024-07-03 15:38:00
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