Copa America 2021: Telenovela Country's Strong Defense Makes Colombia Frustrated

JAKARTA - The Colombian national team must share one point with Venezuela after a 0-0 draw in the 2021 Copa America Group B match at the Estadio Olimpico Pedro Ludovico, Goiania on Friday morning WIB.

Colombia appeared aggressive since the referee started the match. Just three minutes running, chaos occurred in the Venezuelan penalty box.

Colombian players asked the referee to blow the whistle signaling an incident that could result in a penalty.

After conducting a VAR review, the referee decided that there was no incident that could be considered a foul and the match continued.

Colombia continued to provide a wave of attacks to Venezuela, but unfortunately, none of them led to a goal until the first half was over.

Starting the second half, Colombia was more aggressive in launching attacks. However, their dominance is not matched by their effectiveness in front of goal.

This situation makes the Colombian players look frustrated. There was a commotion on the pitch in the 77th minute which led to a yellow card for Juan Cuadrado and Venezuela's Yangel Herrera.

At the end of the match, one Colombian player had to be sent off by the referee. Luis Diaz was given a straight red card for committing a hard foul.

Colombia was absolutely dominant throughout the game. It can be seen from their statistics that they recorded 67 percent possession of the ball and 28 shots, but only three were on target.

While the Telenovela Country team only made two chances, but none of them led to the goal.

This result makes Colombia temporarily at the top of Group A Copa America with four points. They are likely to be shifted by Brazil if they win against Peru.

While Venezuela is at the bottom of the standings.

Lineup

Colombia (4-4-2): David Ospina; Davinson Sanchez, Yerry Mina, William Tesillo, Daniel Munoz, Mateus Uribe, Wilmar Barrios, Edwin Cantona (Luis Diaz 62'), Juan Cuadrado, Duvan Zapata (Miguel Borja 73'), Luis Muriel (Leandro Campaz 62').

Venezuela (5-4-1): Wulker Farinez; Luis Martinez, Luis Mago, Francisco La Mantia, Yohan Cumana, Alexander Gonzalez (Ronald Hernandez 89'), Bernaldo Manzano (Yangel Herrera 59'), Junior Moreno, Cristian Casseres (Edson Castillo 89'), Jose Martinez, Fernando Aristeguieta (Sergio Cordova 83').