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In a decisive match of Group D, Colombia dominated Costa Rica and qualified for the quarter-finals of the European Cup. With a clear 3-0 victory, the Cafeteros confirmed their good form and positioned themselves as one of the favorite teams of the competition.

The meeting between Colombia and Costa Rica was crucial. Each team needed points to ensure qualification. From the kick-off, both teams showed great determination.

In the 32nd minute, a long ball towards Jhon Córdoba caused a clumsy exit from the Costa Rican goalkeeper, who fouled the Colombian striker. The ensuing penalty was coolly converted by Luis Díaz, giving Colombia the lead.

Boosted by this first goal, Néstor Lorenzo’s men took total control of the match. In the 59th minute, defender Davidson Sànchez doubled the lead with a powerful header from a corner, thus consolidating Colombian domination. Four minutes later, Jhon Córdoba, again involved, scored the third goal, definitively sealing the fate of the match.

The Cafeteros then managed their advance intelligently, controlling Costa Rica’s comeback attempts. This clear victory allowed Colombia to validate its ticket to the quarter-finals and to assert itself as a formidable team in this competition.

With this victory, Colombia confirms its good form and its status as favorite in this Copa America. On the other hand, Costa Rica sees its future in the tournament becoming complicated. The Ticos will have to win their next group match and hope for a misstep from Brazil to hope for qualification. The quarter-finals promise to be exciting, and the Cafeteros will definitely be ones to watch closely.