Argentina, being one of the favourites, having reached the finals in the last two times. Have hit a Hugh setback as they lost their first match 2-0 to Colombia. Argentina played with a full-strength side, furthering both Lionel Messi and Sergio Aguero. Colombia changed the completion of the game in the last 20 minutes. With Colombian Roger Martinez scoring the first goal followed by another by Duvan Zapata. The two goals came against the run of play. James Rodriguez set up substitute Martinez who cut throw from the left and found the top corner in the 71st minute. For me this was a well-constructed goal, a real-world class effort. Another substitute Zapata scored a late goal from close range. This might have been an easy tap in, but left Argentina devastated. Talk about great management, the former Portuguese and Real Madrid coach Carlos Quieroz second half substitutions worked.
Home Team Argentina Away TeamColombia Possession Home53% Away47% Shots Home13 Away8 Shots on Target Home6 Away2 Corners Home5 Away4 Fouls Home13 Away17 Colombia’s next games is against Qatar on Wednesday 19 and Argentina face Paraguay on Saturday 22. Yes, you heard correct Qatar. Qatar and Japan are the 2 invited teams to the tournament. Let’s see how well they do and can one of they unset the apple cart by winning the Copa America ?. Colombia, managed by former Portugal and Real Madrid head coach Carlos Quieroz, scored both of their goals against the run of play. Substitute Martinez cut in from the left and drove his effort into the top corner in the 71st minute after being set up by James Rodriguez. Zapata, who scored 23 goals to help his Italian side Atalanta qualify for the Champions League for the first time last season, sealed the win with a late close-range effort, having replaced captain Radamel Falcao. Argentina next face Paraguay, who begin their campaign against invitees Qatar on Sunday (20:00 BST). Uruguay take on Ecuador (23:00 BST) in the opening game in Group C. In Saturday's earlier game, Venezuela and Peru played out a 0-0 draw in Group A. Peru had two goals ruled out by VAR while Luis Mago was sent off for Venezuela for a second yellow card late on.
