First Half
Daniel Muñoz set the tone for Colombia with a first half strike that gave La Tricolor the lead at the break. Halftime arrived at the Estadio Azteca with Colombia in front thanks to Muñoz's opening goal.
Colombia carried that advantage into the locker room while Uzbekistan faced the task of responding quickly to keep its World Cup debut alive.
Second Half and Cooling Break
The second half got underway at the Estadio Azteca with Colombia still holding the lead from Muñoz's first half goal. La Tricolor looked to extend its advantage while Uzbekistan searched for a way back into the match.
Play later resumed following a cooling break at the Estadio Azteca. With roughly 25 minutes remaining, Colombia remained in front and continued to control most aspects of the game. Uzbekistan had yet to threaten again and found it increasingly difficult to create opportunities.
Possession belonged entirely to Colombia at that stage. La Tricolor patiently circulated the ball, building attacks from side to side while looking to wear down the Uzbek defense until a new opening appeared. Colombia controlled both the tempo and the flow of the game and maintained a clear territorial advantage.
Uzbekistan earned its second corner kick of the match but once again failed to trouble the Colombian defense. For now, the game remained under Colombia's control, with La Tricolor dictating play through possession.
Uzbekistan Equalizer and Colombian Response
Uzbekistan pulled level at an unexpected moment that put Colombian full back Mojica under scrutiny after another difficult defensive sequence. Mojica lost track of his marker and was beaten in behind, exposing a weakness that had been evident throughout the match. Uzbekistan capitalized on the mistake and punished a Colombian side that had seemed in control.
Calm returned to the Colombian camp after that setback. Luis Díaz stepped up when La Tricolor needed him most. A mistake in Uzbekistan's buildup gifted possession to the Colombian forward, who made no mistake inside the box and finished with confidence. Díaz's goal restored both the lead and the confidence of a side that had been shaken by the sudden equalizer. Colombia regained the lead immediately after the equalizer and was once again dictating the pace and managing the match with greater composure.
Late Chances and Stoppage Time Winner
Colombia nearly found its third goal before the closing stages. Campaz got into a promising position and had a golden chance to extend the lead but failed to convert. La Tricolor remained clearly on top, controlling possession and territory, and looked far more likely to score again than Uzbekistan did to equalize.
As the match approached its closing stages, Uzbekistan battled against time. The Asian side placed its hopes on long balls and isolated attacking plays that might catch the Colombian defense off guard. Meanwhile, Colombia looked to manage its lead and stay in control.
The 90 regulation minutes were completed at the Estadio Azteca with Colombia still holding the lead and moments away from securing a valuable victory. Uzbekistan continued to push forward, but time was quickly running out.
Campaz sealed the result in stoppage time. He rose above everyone and powered home a header from a pinpoint cross by Hernández. The late goal sparked celebrations throughout the Estadio Azteca and secured the victory for La Tricolor.
Full Time
Full time at the Estadio Azteca confirmed Colombia's impressive 3-1 victory over Uzbekistan. Goals from Daniel Muñoz, Luis Díaz, and Campaz secured the win for a Colombian side that controlled most of the match in front of a spectacular crowd dressed in yellow.
Colombia opened its World Cup campaign on the right foot with a convincing result at the Estadio Azteca. Daniel Muñoz set the tone, Luis Díaz delivered when it mattered most, and Campaz sealed a performance that carried La Tricolor into its next fixtures with momentum from Mexico City.
