Colombia 2-1 Brazil Highlights, FIFA World Cup qualifiers: Martinelli goal in vain as Luis Dias brace leads Colombia to win

Colombia somehow manages to keep the ball out of any danger and the full-time whistle goes off! This is it, Luis Diaz single-handedly turned the course of the game to give Colombia a famous win over rival Brazil! First win for Colombia over Brazil in over eight years!

James Rodriguez makes the most of a contact with Pedro and is down. The referee warns him for wasting time here.

Gabriel Martinelli looks to get the ball and runs towards the Colombian half alone but he could not get the ball on time.

Six added minutes have been added after the end of regulation time.

YELLOW CARD: Pepe gets booked for a heavy tackle on Colombia striker Cordoba.

A desperate Brazil is now looking to create chances but Colombia has been solid with the defence today.

Final change for Colombia as J. Lerma comes in for Castano.

Fernando Diniz in his work - brings on three changes.

Pepe comes in for Lodi.

Endrick comes in for Raphinha.

D. Luiz comes in for Gabriel.

GOALLLLL! Luis Diaz you beauty! He puts Colombia in the lead within five minutes of play. Rios kept the defence busy on the right channel before passing onto James Rodriguez, who with a precise pass to Diaz assisted for the goal before Diaz drove forward with a header past Liverpool teammate in the presence of his father!

BRA 1-2 COL

YELLOW CARD: Lodi receives a booking after a heavy touch on Sinisterra.

GOALLLLLL! Here comes an equaliser! Finally, Luis Diaz scores for Colombia and the game is on now! James Rodriguez cross left to Sinisterra, who took his time but delivered a meaty ball and an unmarked Diaz header goes past Alisson to breach his defence!

BRA 1-1 COL

Substitution for Colombia. Richard Rios comes in for J. Carrascal.

CHANCE! Diaz provides Sinisterra an assist but the latter shoots away.

CHANCE! Diaz shoots again but his Liverpool teammate has been solid for Brazil today as he dives on his right to save yet another goal.

CHANCE! Luis Diaz runs his lungs out before finding the side netting. How many half-chances has Colombia failed to miss today?

A change for Brazil as Paulinho replaces Rodrygo.

CHANCE! Raphina shoots but finds the goal post.

Another change for the home team as J. Cordoba subs for Borre Maury.

CHANCE! Sinisterra goes for a solo run but a hand of Lodi pushes him from the side as he tumbles on but the play goes on with any booking. Could have been quite dangerous for Brazil.

Gabriel flicked out his hand and injured Borre Maury but the referee did not take the card out as it looked accidental.

Martinelli with a potential run from the left flank but Munoz defended well to take back the ball.

Both Brazil coach Fernando Diniz and Colombia manager Nestor Lorenzo have started the movement as both benches are out for warm-up as we go past hour-mark.

Meanwhile, Colombia made two halftime changes. Y. Asprilla came in for Machado and L. Sinisterra filled in for Uribe.

CHANCE! James Rodriguez dribbles past and looks for Diaz but he could not time his run properly.

Bruno Guimaraes has the ball and looks forward to passing the ball after driving in for 10 yards, he looks for Rodrygo, but Colombia’s defence was up for the ball this time.

CHANCE! Bruno Guimaraes shoots wide of Vargas as Brazil missed an opportunity to go 2-0 up.

Colombia is the one who holds the ball possession in the early minutes, unlike the first half.

The players walk back for the second half as we are underway in the second half

CORNER KICK: Raphina takes the shot and Brazil wins another corner. Rodrygo takes a shot from the other side but nothing serious as the first half comes to an end with Brazil leading 1-0 however losing Vinicus Jr whose injury looks serious.

Gabriel Martinellis opens up the loose space in a solo attacking run before being denied with a loose shot. He, however, wins a corner kick just before half-time.

Rodriguez is still down as four minutes of extra time has been added in the first half.

James Rodriguez collided with Emerson and seemed to have injured his thigh.

Raphinha maks a challenge on Machado before he has been pushed from Carrascal from behind.

CHANCE! Another chance for James Rodriguez but he shoots straight to Alisson.

James Rodriguez has been thumped down inside Brazil’s penalty box but the referee signals play-on but the Colombian players are not happy.

YELLOW CARD! Booking for Brazil coach Fernando Diniz as he has been shown a YELLOW CARD after his interference and dissent for a heavy tackle verdict on his player.

CORNER KICK: Brazil wins the corner kick off Pedo’s shot. Raphina takes the set-piece but a poor shot makes up for Colombia with a regained possession.

CHANCE! Joao Pedro takes a long ranger which has been saved by Vargas. Corner for Brazil.

CHANCE! Luis Diaz, who receives the ball runs and makes a 1-v-1 case for himself while trying to make an equaliser but Andre makes a wonder dive for a side challenge to push the ball away cleanly. Diaz is denied again!

CORNER KICK: Andre takes the corner but Colombia quickly wins the ball.

Lodi wins a corner for Brazil after a quick attacking run.

A forced change for Fernando Diniz as Joao Pedro comes in for injured Vinicius Jr.

Vinicius Jr is down and holding his hamstring. A visible discomfort is seen on his face as he walks out gingerly.

CHANCE! Another lovely chance for an equaliser for Colombia and it is Diaz again who missed to put the ball past Alisson. Machado receives the ball from the centre and passes to unmarked Diaz, who shoots wide.

FREE KICK: Raphinha takes a free kick, which Vinicius won, but Brazil could not make the most of this set-piece as Colombia regains ball possession.

YELLOW CARD! Vinicius Jr. goes for an unmarked run on the right channel and has been brought down by Colombia No. 23 Sanchez from behind with a heavy challenge. He gets a booking in a yellow card for himself.

CHANCE! Luis Diaz is in no mood to stop his attacking runs today. He beats the only defender with a quick burst of acceleration and goes too wide of Alisson before shooting on his right but again, straight to the keeper.

CHANCE! Luis Diaz has the ball in the attacking third and he makes a move from the left flank and passes across to Carrascal, who shoots a curling ball but a timely dive by Alisson saves another shot from Colombia.

After minutes of playing defensive football, Colombia decides to go for an attacking run as soon as it gets the ball possession.

Kevin Constano takes a long-range effort from near the mid-line in order to get an equaliser but an easy save for Brazil keeper Alisson.

Luis Diaz makes a tackle on Brazil captain Marquinhos but a quick apology sorts things out there.

CHANCE! Brazil is under pressure for the first time as Colombia goes for their attacking run and a cross comes in for Alisson, but the Brazilian keeper comes on time to negate any damage.

A hand ball by James Rodriguez gives the ball possession to Brazil.

GOALLLLL! Martinelli swiftly goes past the defensive line and makes the most of this attacking run to slide the ball past Colombian keeper Vargas for the first goal for Brazil! Vinicius drives in with the ball before passing it to Martinelli for a sweet assist. A very early one indeed.

CHANCE! The first real chance for Brazil as Vinicius Jr. had a clear path ahead for a potential early goal but the Madrid man missed it.

Brazil holds the early possession and makes an attacking run.

And we are underway at the Estadio Metropolitano in Barranquilla, Colombia!

Colombia: W-W-D-D-D

Brazil: L-W-W-D-L

No player in Brazil should feel pressure to take over the role of Neymar, sidelined with a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament and meniscus, coach Fernando Diniz said ahead of the World Cup qualifiers against Colombia and Argentina.

The 31-year-old captain underwent surgery earlier this month after picking up his left knee injury on international duty, with his recovery expected to last until mid-2024.

“Nobody has to worry about taking over Neymar’s role. We have an extremely talented generation,” the interim coach told reporters on Wednesday.

“Many can take on this role, but it’s important that we don’t put that weight on them. The players have to feel light and do their best. They’ll naturally take centre stage.”

(Last 10 meetings)

Brazil: 6

Colombia: 1

Draw: 3

Last meeting: Brazil 1-0 Colombia, FIFA World Cup 2021 qualifier

Alisson; R. Lodi, Gabriel, Marquinhos, Emerson; Andre, Guimaraes; Vinicius Jr, Rodrygo, Raphinha; G. Martinelli

C. Vargas; D. Munoz, J. Lucumi, D. Sanchez, D. Machado; Uribe, K. Castano; J. Carrascal, Rodriguez, Diaz; Borre Maury

Brazil will look to get back to winning ways when it faces Colombia in the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifiers at the Estadio Metropolitano in Atlantico, Colombia on Thursday.

The five-time world champion will be without its star striker Neymar, who is recuperating from an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury.

However, the team will rest its hopes of goals on forwards Vinicius Jr. and Rodrygo, with the former looking in good form with Real Madrid.

But the most important lynchpin for the Selecao would be Bruno Guimaraes, who will have the responsibility to marshall the midfield in the absence of Casemiro.

Brazil sits third in the table in the CONCACAF qualifiers, before the start of this round of the matches, and a win here can take it to second, provided the results of other matches go its way.

Colombia, on the other hand, is fifth in the table and can go third of all other matches in this round end in a draw.

When and where will Colombia vs Brazil be played?

The FIFA World Cup qualifier between Colombia and Brazil will be played at the Estadio Metropolitano in Atlantico, Colombia.

Where to live stream Colombia vs Brazil FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier?

The FIFA World Cup qualifier, Colombia vs Brazil, will not be live telecast on TV. However, it will be streamed live on FIFA+.

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