Brazil and Colombia both started the match with great determination. In the 8th minute, James Rodriguez’s free kick hit the crossbar of Brazil’s goal. Just a few minutes later, also from the free kick spot, Raphinha fired a beautiful shot into the far corner of the Colombian net, shaking the net even though goalkeeper Vargas got a hand to the ball.

The goal made the match more exciting and there were no shortage of fierce clashes. In the 19th minute, Sanchez headed the ball into the Brazilian net but after checking VAR, the referee determined that the former Tottenham star was offside. Just before halftime, Colombia found the equalizer thanks to Munoz.

In the second half, Brazil and Colombia continued to play tit for tat. Still from a free kick near the penalty area in the 59th minute, Raphinha fired a shot that curled and missed the Colombian goalpost. In the 84th minute, Colombia’s Borre missed a good chance after Diaz’s cross.

Brazilian fans had a moment of celebration in the final seconds of stoppage time when Pereira shot from outside the box into the top corner, but goalkeeper Vargas made an excellent save to save Colombia.

With the draw, Colombia secured first place in Group D with 7 points and will meet Panama in the quarter-finals of Copa America 2024. Meanwhile, Brazil accepted second place in the group with 5 points and will have to face Uruguay in the “early final” match.

Vinicius received an early yellow card in the 7th minute of the match between Brazil and Colombia in the final round of Group D of Copa America 2024. After James Rodriguez lifted the ball over his head, Vinicius used his hand to hit the Colombian midfielder in the face and this foul action did not escape the eyes of Venezuelan referee Jesus Valenzuela.