The Statistics: Brazil beat Colombia

Brazil defeated Colombia 2-1 (0-1) in the Copa America group B.

The visitors Colombia started the match best and took the lead early when Luis Diaz scored a goal in the 10th minute, with an assist by Juan Cuadrado, making it 1-0.

After that the game came to a long, indecisive standstill without either team managing to score. Roberto Firmino equalised for Brazil, with an assist by Renan Lodi, in the 78th minute.

The deciding goal came in the 90th minute, when Casemiro scored a 2-1 for Brazil, with an assist by Neymar. The team had then turned the match around.

The result means that Brazil have secured the number one spot.

The result means Brazil remain on top and Colombia are in second. Five points separate the teams.

Chris Beaumont
Chris Beaumont
Chris Beaumont is a football writer and historian for FootballBH, focusing on European football culture, forgotten teams and the moments where tactics, memory and identity collide. His work blends historical detail with long-form storytelling, revisiting the players, matches and eras that shaped the modern game.
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