Luis Díaz Sparks Colombia to a 3-1 Win over Uzbekistan in Its World Cup Opener
Luis Díaz had a goal and an assist as Colombia, ranked 13th, overcame Uzbekistan’s equalizer and moved atop Group K.
- On Wednesday, Colombia defeated World Cup debutants Uzbekistan 3-1 at Estadio Azteca in their Group K opener, with Luis Diaz, Daniel Munoz, and Jaminton Campaz scoring for the South Americans.
- Uzbekistan made their FIFA World Cup debut before a crowd of 80,824, with coach Fabio Cannavaro leading the tournament debutants against heavily favored Colombia in their first match.
- Daniel Munoz opened the scoring in the 41st minute, but Abbosbek Fayzullaev equalized on the hour mark before Diaz restored Colombia's lead five minutes later.
- Substitute Jaminton Campaz sealed the victory with a stoppage-time header, lifting Colombia to the top of Group K after Portugal and the Democratic Republic of Congo drew 1-1.
- On Tuesday, Colombia faces the Democratic Republic of Congo in Guadalajara, while Uzbekistan will play Portugal in Houston on the same day.
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