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Colombia made a profitable return to the World Cup by defeating debutants Uzbekistan, with former ahead and Crystal Palace defender Daniel Munoz among the many goalscorers.
After failing to qualify for the 2022 competitors, Colombia secured a victory on the Estadio Azteca in Mexico Metropolis to maneuver high of Group Ok.
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Munoz scored the primary purpose with an excellent volley at full stretch when he related with a fantastic cross forwards from Diaz, who had earlier hit the publish.
Uzbekistan, coached by Italian World Cup-winning defender Fabio Cannavaro, equalised within the sixtieth minute via ‘s close-range header after Colombia goalkeeper had parried ‘s effort.
However the South People rapidly regained their lead with Diaz’s strike getting in regardless of within the Uzbekistan purpose getting two fingers to the ball.
Uzbekistan, fiftieth on the planet rankings, practically made it 2-2, however curled a shot simply huge within the ninetieth minute, earlier than Colombia substitute headed in a 3rd purpose late on.
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There was nonetheless time for Uzbekistan’s Jakhongir Urozov to hit the crossbar as Colombia took the three factors.
For Diaz, who helped Liverpool win the Premier League in 2024-25 earlier than shifting to in a his purpose was his first in a World Cup.
It got here after a superb first season at Bayern, wherein he scored 15 targets and offered 14 assists to assist them win the German league and cup double.
within the group’s different sport.
Uzbekistan face Portugal on Tuesday (18:00 BST), earlier than Colombia tackle DR Congo (Wednesday, 03:00 BST).