Group stage · Group K · #24
Uzbekistan v Colombia
Estadio Banorte, Mexico City
The goals, minute by minute
- 40'Daniel MuñozGoal · 0-1
- 60'Abbosbek FayzullaevGoal · 1-1
- 65'Luis DíazGoal · 1-2
- 90'+9'Jáminton CampazGoal · 1-3
The preview
Written before the match. We've left it as it was, even where the game said otherwise.
Context
Uzbekistan (50th FIFA) vs Colombia (13th FIFA) · Estadio Azteca
Level of the teams
- Uzbekistan: World Cup debutant, physical and organized, but without elite-level pedigree.
- Colombia: in great form under Lorenzo, elite attack (James, Luis Díaz, Durán). Clear favorite and a contender for top spot in the group.
Key factors
- Colombia far superior name for name and in combination play.
- Uzbekistan will look to sit deep and use set pieces.
- Colombia needs a win to set up 2nd (or fight for 1st).
Prediction
Most likely result: 2-0 Colombia (alternative: 1-0 Colombia)
- Uzbekistan win: 8%
- Draw: 20%
- Colombia win: 72%
Player to watch: Luis Díaz, Colombia's wide threat.
Final verdict, Confidence: high
Colombia is clearly superior and a heavy favorite (traders 72%). Barring an upset, it should win and take three points on its way to the knockouts.