Colombia closed with a defeat against the United States in the SheBelieves Cup and now concentrates on the Nations League
The Colombian National Team closed its participation in the SheBelieves Cup showing an improvement in its level, dispelling the doubts left in the game against Canada, when it was thrashed 4-1, but without finding the way to defeat a powerhouse like the United States.
TL;DR
- Colombia lost 1-0 to the United States in their final SheBelieves Cup match, with Alyssa Thompson scoring the winning goal.
- The team showed improvement compared to their previous 4-1 loss to Canada, with strong performances from players like Manuela Vanegas, Marcela Restrepo, Daniela Montoya, Linda Caicedo, and Leicy Santos.
- Goalkeeper Katherine Tapia also improved, keeping a clean sheet against Argentina and making saves against the US.
- The SheBelieves Cup served as preparation for the Nations League, where Colombia will play Venezuela and Chile at home, and Argentina away.
- Colombia is currently fourth in their Nations League group with 7 points, tied with Argentina and Chile, and one point behind Venezuela.
- Areas for improvement include physical conditioning, particularly in the final stages of matches.
- New players like Valerín Loboa and Maithé López were given opportunities and showed potential.