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USA thrashed 1-5 by Colombia in Copa America warm-up tie

Colombia secured victory through first-half goals from Fluminense striker Jhon Arias before an overhead kick from Rafael Borre put the South Americans 2-0 ahead after just 19 minutes in Maryland

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Colombia`s forward Jhon Arias (C) celebrates scoring his team`s first goal during the international friendly football match between the USA and Colombia at Commanders Field in Greater Landover, Maryland. Pic/AFP

Colombia`s forward Jhon Arias (C) celebrates scoring his team`s first goal during the international friendly football match between the USA and Colombia at Commanders Field in Greater Landover, Maryland. Pic/AFP

The United States’ preparations for the upcoming Copa America suffered a humbling reality check on Saturday as Gregg Berhalter’s side were thrashed 1-5 by Colombia in a pre-tournament friendly. 

Colombia secured victory through first-half goals from Fluminense striker Jhon Arias before an overhead kick from Rafael Borre put the South Americans 2-0 ahead after just 19 minutes in Maryland.

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