2024 Copa America: Colombia Vs Costa Rica, Kans Maintains Peak

Colombia will face the surprising Costa Rica at the 2024 Copa America (Instagram/@fcfseleccioncol).

JAKARTA - The second match of Group D of the 2024 Copa America brings together Colombia vs Costa Rica on Saturday, June 29, 2024, at State Farm Stadium, Arizona.

Colombia was in a slick trend before meeting Costa Rica. They earned three points in the group's first match against Paraguay (2-1).

In addition, La Tricolor has packed a total of nine consecutive wins in all competitions.ani Lorenzo's team is now ready to aim for the next tripoin to secure Group D winners as well as set foot faster in the knockout stages.

If they manage to complete the group stage as leaders, Colombia will repeat their achievements in the 2019 edition of the Copa America.

The opportunity was also open because only Colombia won three points in the group's first match. Their tough competitor, Brazil, only drew against Costa Rica.

The problem with Costa Rica cannot be underestimated. They can make the Brazil star-studded squad overwhelmed.

In fact, Gustavo Alfaro's team made history by becoming the third Concacaf team to prevent Brazil from scoring in the Copa America after Honduras (2001) and Mexico (2001 and 2007).

Costa Rica was only given 26 percent possession by Brazil with a goal ratio of only 0.03. However, their defense was so solid that it made it difficult for Selecao.

The draw made Costa Rica never lose four matches in all competitions, the longest consecutive statistics since before the 2022 World Cup.

Kokohnya pertahanan Costa Rica kini mendapat ujian dari Colombia. La Tricolor tetap diunggulankan bisa meraih hasil sempurna.

You see, they have the experience of winning with one goal. Seven of Colombia's nine consecutive wins came with a score of 1-0.

Not to mention the meeting record shows Colombia was superior to 10 wins, one draw, and four defeats.

Colombia Vs Costa Rica's Last Five Meetings

Jul 17 2004: Colombia v Costa Rica 2-0 (Copa America)

02 Jul 2011: Colombia v Costa Rica 1-0 (Copa America)

06 Jun 2015: Colombia v Costa Rica 1-0 (Friendly)

11 Jun 2016: Costa Rica v Colombia 3-2 (Copa America)

16 Okt 2018: Colombia v Costa Rica 3-1 (Friendly)