The Fluminense striker influenced the South American team’s two goals
This Tuesday morning, Colombia beat Japan 2-1 in the Kirin Challenge Cup, a friendly tournament organized every year by the Blue Samurais. After taking the lead early on through Mitoma, the Japanese slowed down and saw Durán and Borré score for the Colombian triumph.
One of the highlights of the match was midfielder Jhon Arias, from Fluminense, who helped set up the two goals for the Cafeteiros in the match and scored over 90% of the match’s passes, even playing further back than he is used to in the match. clubs in Rio de Janeiro.
PERFECT START
At first, the Japanese opened the scoring. With two minutes remaining on the clock, midfielder Morita appeared on the right wing and made a high cross at the far post. Mitoma appeared with a header, beating Daniel Muñoz high up and testing goalkeeper Vargas’ low corner to score the first goal of the match. The next few minutes were also filled with pressure from Japan, looking to double up, but Blue Samurai’s pace dropped.
COLUMBIC ANSWER
The equalizing goal for the South Americans took a while, but it appeared. In the 33rd minute, Vargas kicked the ball forward, which Arias let go. The Fluminense midfielder canceled out the action with a header for left-back Deiver Machado, who gave the action speed, reached deep and crossed low on the edge of the area. Young Jhon Durán, 19, appeared to end up with his left leg, on Daniel Schmidt’s opposite foot, tying the match.
GOAL OF THE TURN
At 15 of the second leg, Colombia rode with great style. Durán was brought down on the edge of the penalty area. Arias took his left foot, fended off the marker with great style and finalized for Schmidt’s defence. On the rebound the ball ended up splashing and landed on Santos Borré, ex River Plate, who hit a nice bicycle, hard, covering the Japanese and sealing the Colombian comeback. Despite the final pressing, the hosts fail to equalize.
The Cafeteiros maintained their invincibility for the year, after drawing 0-0 with the United States and 2-2 with South Korea. The Japanese, who come from the draw with Uruguay, also for the Kirin Challenge Cup , have yet to win in 2023.
Source: Terra
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