Colombia beats Paraguay 2-1 in Copa America opener, extends winning streak to 9
Daniel Muñoz scored in the 32nd minute and Jefferson Lerma in the 42nd as Colombia opened the Copa America with a 2-1 victory over Paraguay that extended its winning streak to nine
By Ap News
Published - Jun 24, 2024, 09:18 PM ET
Last Updated - Jun 24, 2024, 09:18 PM EDT
HOUSTON (AP) — Daniel Muñoz scored in the 32nd minute and Jefferson Lerma in the 42nd as Colombia opened the Copa America with a 2-1 victory over Paraguay on Monday night that extended its winning streak to nine.
Colombia, which had 66% possession, is unbeaten in 24 games since a 1-0 loss at Argentina in a World Cup qualifier on Feb. 1, 2022, winning 19 and drawing five.
James Rodríguez set up both Colombia goals in his 101st international match, which drew a pro-Colombia crowd of 67,059 to NRG Stadium.
Julio Enciso scored Paraguay’s goal in the 69th minute.
