Luis Díaz lights up the Azteca as Colombia beat Uzbekistan
A goal, an assist and two strikes against the woodwork: the Bayern winger led Colombia to a 3-1 win on their World Cup return.
Colombia returned to the World Cup after eight years with a controlled win at the Azteca. Uzbekistan, playing the first World Cup match in their history, showed courage and even levelled, but Luis Díaz made the difference.
Match summary
Díaz set up Daniel Muñoz with a clipped pass for the opener in the 40th minute. After the break, Abbosbek Fayzullaev scored Uzbekistan's first ever World Cup goal, but Díaz restored Colombia's lead five minutes later. Jaminton Campaz sealed it in stoppage time.
Possession: Uzbekistan 39% — Colombia 61%
Shots: Uzbekistan 8 — Colombia 16
Shots on target: Uzbekistan 4 — Colombia 7
Big chances: 1 – 4 · Corners: 4 – 4 · Woodwork: Díaz, Shomurodov, Karimov
The key moment came in the 65th minute: Díaz won the ball in midfield, drove forward and fired a shot that slipped through the goalkeeper's hands.
After the match
Colombia move top of Group K with three points. Uzbekistan lost, but their debut brought a historic goal and real pride.
What next
Colombia face DR Congo next, while Uzbekistan try to surprise Portugal in Houston.
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