Colombia made a strong move in its debut against South Korea

The women’s soccer team Colombia met this Tuesday at its premiere in Australia and New Zealand World Cup by losing 2-0 against South Korea, rival that he was able to neutralize by testing the character to meet the expectations of his return to the orbital event after his absence in France 2019.

In the match that closed the first round of group H, the Asians dominated from the start and registered the first clear arrivals with Cho Sohyun and Choe Yuri which was well resolved by the archer catalina perez.

When the Cafeteras got fully into the game by playing away from their goal, the first flashes of Linda Caicedofigure of real Madrid and chosen by Conmebol as the best player in the continent.

After the resistance of the defensive structure of the Colombians, the leadership of the attacking players came and released the winger. Manuela Vanegaskey with a shot that caused punishment by the hand of Shim Seoyeon that is why Catalina Usme He charged coolly and made it 1-0 in the 30th minute.

Having the advantage allowed the tricolor team to grow and manage the times to start adding chances, one of them on a free kick from use me

Soon it was the turn of Caicedo with a steal of the ball to discount the rivals and finish to get the second point in the minute 39 with the complicity of the goalkeeper Yoon Youngeulwhere the ball slipped while trying to clear with his hands.

2-0 ended up giving control to the coffee makers, clear of the ball, while the Korean national team, led by the English Colin Belloptions are searched using type when falling with surprise and companionship sohyun in a header before the break.

The second period reinvigorated the Koreans who put their rivals on the ropes, with a good response to overcome a reaction that was logical for having a score against them and losing the leading role of the match.

The Colombians maintained high concentration and again took command of the commitment with the ball on the floor. With a free kick Lorraine Bedoya they came again, then that’s it leicy santos who began to impose conditions and associate both Usme and the Mayra RamirezA great job in the second half, with the best options.

Colombia continued to play in the Korean field to further complicate the match for the runners-up of Asiawho were barely given a free kick from I am a that didn’t happen in the majors before goalkeeper sobriety perez and a defense commensurate with the task.

Those taught by the technician nelson abbeywho couldn’t sit on the bench because of a pending penalty, couldn’t increase the score because of a wrong spot decision, they even wasted a counter with Caicedotoo Ramirez he went beyond generosity and did not end the situations he himself created against a rival who no longer represented much danger.

For the auction, Korea He tried long balls from Soyun and Jang Selgi, controlled by the Colombian central defenders, who got a clean sheet on debut and gave an important blow to the group to meet on the second date with Germanywhich came boosted by its 6-0 win over Morocco, the next Asian rivals.

Data sheet:

2. Colombia: Catherine Perez; Carolina Arias, Daniela Arias, Jorelyn Carabalí, Manuela Vanegas; Daniela Montoya (Diana Ospina, m.87), Lorena Bedoya, Leicy Santos (Marcela Restrepo, m.76), Catalina Usme; Linda Caicedo and Mayra Ramirez.

Selector: Angelo Marsiglia (substitute).

0. South Korea: Yoon Youngeul; Choo Hyojoo (Mira Moon, m.80), Shim Seoyeon, Lim Seonjoo, Son Hwayeon (Kang Chae-rim, m.68); Cho Sohyun (Eunsun Park, m.68), Lee Geummin, Ji Soyun, Choe Yuri (Casey Phair, m.78); Jang Selgi and Kim Hyeri.

Selector: Colin Bell.

The objectives: 1-0, m.30: Catalina Usme, penalty. 2-0, m.39: Linda Caicedo.

Referee: Rebecca Welch (GBR). He advised Manuela Vanegas, Shim Seo-yeon, Carolina Arias and Lim Seonjoo.

Incidents: The match on the first day of group H of the Women’s World Cup between Australia and New Zealand was played at the Sydney Football Stadium before 24,322 spectators.