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Copa America: Colombia makes winning start against Paraguay

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Copa America: Colombia Makes Winning Start Against Paraguay

By IANS News June 25, 2024 • 09:32 AM View: 284

Copa America Group: Daniel Munoz and Jefferson Lerma scored first-half goals as Colombia clinched a 2-1 victory over Paraguay in their Copa America Group D clash here on Monday.

Munoz put the Cafeteros ahead in the 24th minute at NRG Stadium when he capitalized on lax defending by heading home at the far post after James Rodriguez's cross from the left wing.

Lerma doubled the advantage as he nodded home on the stroke of halftime following another Rodriguez delivery from a set piece, reports Xinhua.

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