Colombia fails to wake up against Algeria. The coffee team went into halftime with a 2-0 score after goals from Bounedjah and Riyad Mahrez. A reaction was expected in the second half; however, once again the Manchester City midfielder managed to defeat Ospina and secured the third goal.
At the 65th minute, the midfielder made a diagonal run from the left, found space, and took a powerful shot to defeat the Colombian goalkeeper and celebrate the temporary 3-0. A true golazo that eliminates the possibilities for Cuadrado and company.
Colombia vs. Algeria: Mahrez's goal for the 3-0 in France. (BeinSports)
The Portuguese coach has not included James Rodríguez and Radamel Falcao García in the four matches played by the coffee team since their elimination in June in the quarterfinals of the 2019 Copa America, precisely at the hands of Chile.
The absence of the captains has sparked debates in the press and among fans about the role that the two top references will have in the team managed by the Portuguese with a view to the South American qualifiers, which start in March.
In response to the questions, Queiroz explained: "All the decisions I make in my life as a coach are the answer to a very simple question: what is best for the team? Nothing else."
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