Diaz, Munoz, Campaz Fire Colombia to 3-1 Win over Uzbekistan in World Cup
Daniel Muñoz, Luis Díaz and Jaminton Campaz scored as Colombia overcame a second-half equalizer and moved top of Group K after one match.
- On Wednesday, Colombia defeated tournament debutants Uzbekistan 3-1 at Estadio Azteca, moving to the top of Group K. Daniel Munoz, Luis Diaz, and Jaminton Campaz scored for the victors in their FIFA World Cup campaign opener.
- Disciplined under manager Fabio Cannavaro, Uzbekistan frustrated Colombia for long periods before a crowd of over 80,000. The tournament debutants equalized on the hour mark through Abbosbek Fayzullayev, briefly threatening the Copa America runners-up.
- Munoz opened scoring in the 40th minute, while Diaz restored the lead five minutes after the equalizer with a weak shot. Campaz sealed the result in stoppage time as the crowd responded with chants of "Lucho, Lucho."
- Colombia capitalized on a draw between DR Congo and Portugal to lead Group K standings. Nestor Lorenzo's squad extended their strong record to seven wins in eight World Cup matches.
- Cannavaro, 20 years after lifting the World Cup as Italy captain, became the fourth Ballon d'Or winner to coach at the tournament. Uzbekistan will next face Portugal in Houston on Tuesday.
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Despite winning 3-1 against Uzbekistan, the Colombian strategist assured that the advantage could have been greater and explained a little about his technical approach in the press conference after the match.
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