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Colombia vs. Japan faced off on May 24 at the Ciudad de La Plata Stadium, for Matchday 2 of Group C of the U-20 World Cup. The match, which was the second for the 'Coffee Growers' after their triumphant debut against Israel, started at 4:00 pm (Colombian and Peruvian time) and was broadcasted by Gol Caracol TV, RCN, and DirecTV Sports for Latin America. Check out the best preview that only Depor can offer you in the following lines.
A thrilling encounter that from minute 1 put things tense on the field. The score of this game was opened by the Japanese team, who counted on the skill of Riku Yamane in the 30th minute. However, the 'Coffee Growers' did not stay behind, as they scored the long-awaited tie with the goal of Yaser Asprilla in the 53rd minute.
A few minutes into the second half, Tomás Ángel Gutiérrez took control of the ball and scored the second goal for the Colombians, thus achieving the victory for his team in the 59th minute of play.
Colombia vs. Japan - Preview
The Japan and Colombia teams will seek to take the top spot in their respective group and seal their ticket to the round of 16. The teams led by Koichi Togashaki and Héctor Cárdenas will face each other in a match that will bring together the leaders of their group and promises to attract a large crowd. In fact, more than 7,000 people accompanied the South Americans in their debut on Sunday.
That day, in the early game, the 'Tricolor' won 1-2 against Israel in a match that started losing and turned around at the end with goals from Oscar Cortés and captain Gustavo Puerta. Later, the Japanese defeated Senegal by the minimum due to the goal scored by Kury Matsuki, 15 minutes into the match.
According to this, it is almost a fact that the coach of the Colombians will rely on the same starting eleven that won the first game, in which goalkeeper Luis Marquínez became the great figure of the team after making several spectacular saves. Jhojan Camilo Torres, Puerta, Miguel Ángel Monsalve; Cortés, Jorge Cabezas, and Yaser Asprilla would also be part of the main lineup.
Japan, on the other hand, would keep ten of the eleven starters and it remains to be seen if the coach leaves midfielder Takatora Einaga as a starter or if he opts for Riku Yamame, who replaced him in the first game at halftime. Likewise, all the members of the team went through a recovery work and practiced game tactics, according to information provided by the federation.
What time does Colombia vs. Japan play?
The long-awaited match at the Ciudad de La Plata Stadium is scheduled to be played this Wednesday, the 24th at 3:00 pm (Mexico Central Time) and at 4:00 pm (Ecuadorian, Colombian, and Peruvian territory). Furthermore, we recommend that you stay tuned to the TV channel you want to tune in, streaming platform, or here on Depor, where we will bring you minute-by-minute coverage.
Colombia vs. Japan Broadcasting Channels
Colombia vs. Japan can be followed on TV. The broadcast channels will be Gol Caracol TV, RCN, and DirecTV Sports. Remember that all the incidents will also be available on Depor, where you can follow the minute-by-minute coverage and the best of the match.
Colombia vs. Japan U-20: Confirmed Line-ups
- Colombia: L. Marquines; É. Ocampo, K. Mantilla, F. Álvarez, A. Salazar; G. Puerta, J. Torres, M. Monsalve; Ó. Cortés, J. Cabezas, Y. Asprilla.
- Japan: R. Kimura; K. Takai, A. Chase, H. Tanaka; N. Takahashi; T. Einaga, T. Fukui, K. Sano, S. Kitano; K. Matsuki, N. Kumata.
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