Month: July 2021

Here is a look at the xG stats from Colombia vs Peru (Copa America 2021, third place playoff on July 9, 2021). Colombia edged this clash 3-2, with Luis Diaz scoring a stunning winner in the 94th minute. Peru, as you can see, from the shots map, created plenty of quality chances, but failed to convert them. Two of Colombia’s goals- the Diaz one mentioned above as well as the free kick from skipper Juan Cuadrado, were stunners.

xG Colombia 1.22-2.17 Peru shots map (Actual score Colombia 3-2 Peru)

0-1 Yotun goal xG 0.39
1-1 Cuadrado free kick goal xG 0.06
2-1 Diaz first goal xG 0.26
2-2 Lapadula goal xG 0.50
3-2 Diaz second goal xG 0.03

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This second Luis Diaz goal vs Peru (VIDEO BELOW) was a stunning long range hit from the Porto star that sealed third place for Colombia at the Copa earlier today. The Diaz goal vs Peru came in the 94th minute (stoppage time) and was his second goal of the game as Colombia won 3-2

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