James Rodríguez has been the great figure, with participation in all the scores.
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The Colombian team had a solid and convincing presentation against Mexico in the international friendly that was played at the AT&T Stadium in Texas. Néstor Lorenzo's team won 4-0 with goals from Jhon Lucumí, Luis Díaz, Jefferson Lerma and Johan Carboneroon a night when James Rodríguez had an outstanding nightparticipating directly in the three annotations.
The scoring opened early, in the 15th minute, with a set piece. James took a free kick from the right side and the defender Jhon Lucumi He appeared in the area to push the ball into the backfield. After a VAR review, the goal was validated and Colombia took a deserved lead, controlling the pace and possession for much of the first half.
In the second half the forcefulness arrived. First, Luis Diaz He increased the difference in the 56th minute, after a masterful pass from James that left him one-on-one with the goalkeeper. The guajiro defined with an impeccable shot, a high-ranking play that lit up the stadium.
Then, at minute 64, Jefferson Lerma He sealed the third with a powerful shot from outside the area, after a rebound after another dead ball charge by James.
At the end of the match, after a great pass from Juan Fernando Quintero and an outstanding definition of Johan CarboneroColombia achieved the fourth and last score of the match. The Colombian winger could not hide his emotion when celebrating his first goal with the national team.
Until that moment, Colombia has shown order, offensive fluidity and high pressure that has prevented Mexico from reacting. The national team looks comfortable, dominant and with a clear idea of the game, in what is their first friendly preparation for the 2026 World Cup.
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