Colombia holds Brazil to 1-1 draw at Copa America
Diaz inspires Colombia to victory
Brazil finish second in Group D
WEB Brazil and Colombia played out a 1-1 draw in their Copa America clash on Saturday, with Colombia topping Group D and Brazil finishing second.
Colombia took the lead in the 10th minute through Luis Diaz, who was inspired by his father watching from the stands after being released from prison.
Brazil equalized in the 25th minute through Roberto Firmino, but they were unable to find a winner and had to settle for a draw.
The result means that Colombia will face Panama in the quarter-finals, while Brazil will play Uruguay.
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Luis Diaz inspired Colombia to victory over Brazil on an emotional night as his father watched from the stands after being released.
The Liverpool winger scored the only goal of the game in the 10th minute, and his celebration was particularly poignant as it came just days after his father had been released from prison.
Diaz's goal was the only highlight for Colombia in a match that was otherwise dominated by Brazil.
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