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
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.
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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.
The US were handed a lifeline after a well-worked goal by Timothy Weah on 58 minutes. But Colombia substitute Richard Rios slammed the door on any hope of a US revival on 77 minutes, coolly sweeping in a low finish to restore the visitors’ two-goal cushion before Jorge Carrascal added a fourth five minutes from time. Luis Sinisterra then tucked away a fifth on 88 minutes.
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