On Tuesday, Colombia faced Canada in a friendly match, ending in a 0-0 standoff at the Sports Illustrated Stadium.
The standout performer of the match was Colombia’s defender, Dávinson Sánchez, who made a significant impact by clearing 12 balls from the danger area.
Canada’s Zorhan Bassong also left his mark as a vital defender in the game.
Colombia’s head coach, Néstor Lorenzo, set his team up in a 4-5-1 formation, with Álvaro Montero guarding the goal; the defensive line included Andrés Román, Dávinson Sánchez, Jhon Lucumí, and Johan Mojica; while Richard Rios, Juan Camilo Portilla, Jaminton Campaz, Juan Fernando Quintero, and Luis Díaz managed the midfield; and Juan Hernández led the attack.
On the other hand, Jesse Marsch’s selection for Canada employed a 4-4-2 setup, featuring Dayne St. Clair in goal; the defense comprised Niko Sigur, Luc De Fougerolles, Derek Cornelius, and Richie Laryea; Tajon Buchanan, Stephen Eustáquio, Ismael Koné, and Ali Ahmed occupied the midfield; with Tani Oluwaseyi and Jonathan David spearheading the offensive front.
The match officials, led by referee Guido Gonzales Jr., maintained a fair environment for both teams.
Substitutions for Colombia
45’ 2T – Jaminton Campaz was replaced by James Rodríguez
59’ 2T – Luis Díaz left for Yáser Asprilla, Juan Hernández was substituted out for Rafael Santos Borré, and Juan Fernando Quintero came off for Kevin Serna
77’ 2T – Richard Rios was substituted by Kevin Castaño
78’ 2T – Juan Camilo Portilla was replaced by Jefferson Lerma
Substitutions for Canada
60’ 2T – Ali Ahmed was substituted by Liam Millar
70’ 2T – Tani Oluwaseyi was replaced by Promise David; Tajon Buchanan came off for Jacob Shaffelburg
84’ 2T – Ismael Koné was replaced by Mathieu Choiniere
85’ 2T – Niko Sigur came off for Zorhan Bassong
Yellow Cards for Canada:
11’ 1T Richie Laryea (Unsportsmanlike conduct)
44’ 1T Derek Cornelius (Unsportsmanlike conduct)
31’ 2T Niko Sigur (Unsportsmanlike conduct)