24/03/2023
Colombia’s 2-2 draw against South Korea in Seoul left more concerns than the certainty of fans who want to see a solid team in the 2026 World Cup and Copa América qualifiers.
Among the most frequent questions is whether Falcao García and James Rodríguez should insist as the bastions of the team, or if it is necessary to do it once and for all, since many players today exceed the level of these indicators.
Falcao played only 10 minutes without much difference, when James Rodríguez scored a goal at the beginning of the second half, which helped him to erase the humiliation in the initial 45 minutes. And indeed in the first season, none of those led by Argentine coach Néstor Lorenzo met their expectations against a dynamic rival who looked immense on the upper pitch.
James’ score was enough to become the second all-time scorer for the National Team with 26 goals, one more than Arnoldo Iguaran. The leader is Garcia Falcao with 36.
Losing 2-0 at the break was very annoying, especially the constant errors in the field, after the bad deliveries of the ball as it happened with Johan Mojica in the first goal and the failure of the men in the barrier (turned in. the moment to take a free kick) is the goal of the second son Heung Min ( scored five against Colombia).
technical balance
Lorenzo said in a press conference that his managers’ confidence in the dressing room was renewed after the first 45 minutes, despite the adverse result, which was the main element of the move. The execution of the military movement. “It was difficult for us to enter the game,” the coach argued, mentioning the team’s difficulties in getting to the stadium and not being able to warm up.
He emphasized that this was not an excuse, but that these conditions had arisen and, as it stood on the field, the national team had matched its actions. But he recognized that the goals they had conceded were avoidable and the team, even if dominated by the rival, used to avoid scoring situations.
Another reason that Lawrence highlighted the presence on the field of several young people, such as Kevin Castaño, Carlos Cuesta, John Lucumí, Jorge Carrascal, Dylan Borrero, Jhon Duran and Nelson Palacios.
On Tuesday (5:20 am) against Japan is expected to see Camilo Vargas at the end of the safe and experienced Mateus Uribe, James, Falcao and Rafael Santos Borré with a major contribution to the National Team.
Synthesis
Stadium: Ulsan Munsu.
Referee: Yun Pei (Japan).
Attendance: about 42,000 fans.
SOUTH KOREA 2
Coach: Jürgen Klinsmann.
Players: Kim Seung-gyu; Kim Tae-hwan, Kim Min-jae, Kim Young-gwon, Kim Jin-su (Lee Ki-je, 24′); Hwang Im-beom, Jung Woo-yong (Na Sang-ho, 69′); Lee Jae-sung (Son of Jun-ho, 69′); Heung-min’s son, Jeong Woo-yeong (Lee Kang-in, 60′), Cho Gue-sung (O Hyeon-gyu, 60′).
Goals: Son Heung-min (10′ and 45+1).
Figure: Heung-min’s son
COLOMBIA 2
Technician: Nestor Lorenzo.
Players: Camilo Vargas; Daniel Muñoz, Carolus Cuesta, John Lucumí, Johan Mojica; Mateus Uribe, Kevin Castaño (Nelson Palacio, 90′), George Carrascal (Falcao García, 83′), James Rodríguez (Jhon Arias 70′), Diego Valoyes (Dylan Borrero, 83′), Rafael Santos Borré (Jhon Durán, 70 ‘).
Goals: James Rodríguez (47′) and Jorge Carrascal (50′).
Figure: Daniel Muñoz.
2
Technician: Jürgen Klinsmann.
Players: Kim Seung-gyu; Kim Tae-hwan, Kim Min-jae, Kim Young-gwon, Kim Jin-su (Lee Ki-je, 24′); Hwang Im-beom, Jung Woo-yong (Na Sang-ho, 69′); Lee Jae-sung (Son of Jun-ho, 69′); Heung-min’s son, Jeong Woo-yeong (Lee Kang-in, 60′), Cho Gue-sung (O Hyeon-gyu, 60′).
Goals: Heung-min’s son (10′ y 45+1).
Figure: Heung-min’s son
2
Technician: Nestor Lawrence
Players: Camilo Vargas; Daniel Muñoz, Carolus Cuesta, John Lucumí, Johan Mojica; Mateus Uribe, Kevin Castaño (Nelson Palacio, 90′), George Carrascal (Falcao García, 83′), James Rodríguez (Jhon Arias 70′), Diego Valoyes (Dylan Borrero, 83′), Rafael Santos Borré (Jhon Durán, 70 ‘).
Goals: James Rodríguez (47′ and Jorge Carrascal (50′).
Figure: Daniel Muñoz.
Estadio: Monsoon Ulsan. / Referee: Yun Pei (Japan). /Help: about 42,000 fans.
Graphic: Infographic Department
