Copa America 2021

[TheBigIguana]

Main event here is clearly Nestor Pitana

 

[NathDogg]

James should be in this Colombia squad, even if just for 10 - 15 mins of magic he can bring.

Can't see much creativity without him.

 

[Sennott Street]

State of that pitch.

 

[carolinablue232]

Don’t have audio, but that looks onside to me…

 

[NathDogg]

Brilliantly worked free kick - what a goal.

Just after I said there's no creativity in that Colombia side - I'll have to try that with Everton next season! Boing!

 

[Sennott Street]

¡Golaso!

 

[Sassy Colombian]

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James should be in this Colombia squad, even if just for 10 - 15 mins of magic he can bring.

Can't see much creativity without him.

There were moments during this first half that I thought exactly the same thing. We could have used his creativity and forward passes. There were too many times Colombia was stuck in midfield and some of the backward playing reminded me of Everton this season.

 

[Sassy Colombian]

The goal by Cardona was a beauty. Just like it was planned in training

 

[NathDogg]

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There were moments during this first half that I thought exactly the same thing. We could have used his creativity and forward passes. There were too many times Colombia was stuck in midfield and some of the backward playing reminded me of Everton this season.

Spot on Sass - hope the goal settles them down and they play a bit more progressively.

I'd have James in the squad, simply because he can do things offensively not many others can, and I'm not just being biased cos he's a blue atm.

I thought Colombia must have had a squad full of great attacking players to be able to leave James out?

Are they all on the bench?!

 

[carolinablue232]

State of that pitch.

The close up on Ospinas penalty area made it look like they’re playing in a cow pasture.

 

[Pejic300]

Enner Valencia performing to type, and the most entertaining part of the match has been the referee's haircut.

 

[carolinablue232]

Good win for Colombia but have to say, I was disappointed in their performance. Hopefully they’ll improve as the tournament goes on.

 

[Sassy Colombian]

Spot on Sass - hope the goal settles them down and they play a bit more progressively.

I'd have James in the squad, simply because he can do things offensively not many others can, and I'm not just being biased cos he's a blue atm.

I thought Colombia must have had a squad full of great attacking players to be able to leave James out?

Are they all on the bench?!

That was an agonizing game, Nath. And some lads here wonder how I am willing to follow Everton when following Colombia is even more painful.

I thought Colombia did very well defensively. Mina had an excellent game but our offensive game was very much missing. We definitely need to do some improvements for next game. We have a new manager and he started several offensive players that didn’t play last week and his game plan didn’t work as well but at least we managed a win.

James creativity was certainly missed, and even though he has been very criticized in Colombia for the Instagram live stream that he did yesterday being critical for not being called, after watching tonight’s match one have to admit that he was missed and he should have been there.

 

[Sassy Colombian]

Good win for Colombia but have to say, I was disappointed in their performance. Hopefully they’ll improve as the tournament goes on.

i was as disappointed. It was a painful game to watch at times. I sure hope we improve and Rueda comes up with a better strategy for next game.

 

[carolinablue232]

i was as disappointed. It was a painful game to watch at times. I sure hope we improve and Rueda comes up with a better strategy for next game.

Was surprised both Muriel and Zapata were on the bench to start the game. Don’t know much about a good portion of the squad but Zapata just causes problems for the opposition every time I watch him play. Anyways good for Yerry to play and win.