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World Cup, Colombia 3, 1 Uzbekistan, Díaz stars

sportsJun 18, 202698239

Colombia beat Uzbekistan 3-1 at Mexico City's Estadio Azteca, with Daniel Muñoz, Luis Díaz and Jaminton Campaz on the scoresheet. Luis Díaz scored and set up a goal as Colombia grabbed control of Group K in the World Cup group stage. Uzbekistan, making their World Cup debut, pulled one back through Fayzullayev's volley but Colombia held on when Campaz headed in a late cross from Cucho Hernández. The win gives Colombia three crucial points and momentum while Uzbekistan's spirited performance marks them as a dangerous newcomer in the group.

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