This Saturday, Colombia emerged victorious with a score of 2-1 against New Zealand during a friendly match at Chase Stadium. Gustavo Puerta opened the scoring in the 3rd minute of the first half, giving Colombia an early lead. However, New Zealand equalized in the 80th minute with a goal from Benjamin Old following a well-coordinated play. In a nail-biting finish, Colombia celebrated a decisive goal from Johan Carbonero in the 42nd minute of the second half.
Johan Carbonero delivered an outstanding performance, netting one goal and being pivotal in the attack. Gustavo Puerta also had a notable game, contributing with an early goal.
The head coach of Colombia, Néstor Lorenzo, fielded a 4-5-1 formation featuring Álvaro Montero in goal; a defensive line of Santiago Arias, Yerry Mina, Carlos Cuesta, and Álvaro Angulo; a midfield consisting of Gustavo Puerta, Jefferson Lerma, Jhon Arias, James Rodríguez, and Luis Díaz; with Jhon Córdoba leading the attack.
On the other hand, New Zealand, managed by Darren Bazeley, also deployed a 4-5-1 formation. Their lineup included Max Crocombe as goalkeeper; Bill Tuiloma, Finn Surman, Michael Boxall, and Francis de Vries in defense; a midfield featuring Marko Stamenic, Joe Bell, Elijah Just, Sarpreet Singh, and Matthew Garbett; with Kosta Barbarouses upfront.
Victor Rivas officiated the match effectively.
Substitutions for Colombia
45’ 2T – Carlos Cuesta off for Jhon Lucumí
64’ 2T – Gustavo Puerta off for Kevin Castaño, Luis Díaz off for Yáser Asprilla, James Rodríguez off for Jorge Carrascal
76’ 2T – Jhon Córdoba off for Rafael Santos Borré
77’ 2T – Jhon Arias off for Johan Carbonero
Substitutions for New Zealand
65’ 2T – Bill Tuiloma off for Storm Roux
66’ 2T – Matthew Garbett off for Benjamin Old
73’ 2T – Kosta Barbarouses off for Ben Waine
74’ 2T – Elijah Just off for Jesse Randall
85’ 2T – Francis de Vries off for James McGarry
Yellow Card for New Zealand:
11’ 2T – Joe Bell (Unsporting behavior)