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In a thrilling conclusion to Group D of the Copa America, Brazil and Colombia played to a 1:1 draw, captivating fans with an end-to-end battle.
The match, held in a charged atmosphere, saw moments of brilliance and controversy.
Brazil struck first with a stunning free kick from Raphinha in the 12th minute, giving the Selecao an early lead. The excitement continued to build as Colombia thought they had equalized through Sanchez D. in the 19th minute. However, his goal, resulting from a beautiful set piece by James Rodriguez, was disallowed by VAR, keeping Brazil ahead.
Colombia did not relent and found their equalizer just before the halftime whistle. Munoz D. netted the ball in the 46th minute (+2 minutes added time), leveling the scoreline and setting up an intense second half.
Both teams pushed for a winner in the second half, delivering an entertaining display of football with relentless attacks from end to end. Despite their efforts, the match ended in a stalemate, with neither side able to break the deadlock.
With this result, Colombia topped Group D with 7 points, followed by Brazil with 5 points. Costa Rica finished with 4 points, and Paraguay ended their campaign without any points.
The draw sets up an exciting knockout stage, with both Brazil and Colombia aiming to continue their strong performances in the tournament.