Luis Díaz starred as Colombia
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Luis Díaz starred as Colombia beat Uzbekistan 3-1 in World Cup debut

Luis Díaz is the one who will save Colombia. In the national team's World Cup debut, it was the Bayern Munich striker who was instrumental in Colombia's 3-1 victory over Uzbekistan.

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Despite being heavy favourites, it took Colombia 40 minutes to break the deadlock. Crystal Palace player Daniel Muñoz headed home the 1-0 goal with his back to goal after a fine cross from Luis Díaz.

Abbosbek Fajzullayev equalized at 1–1 after halftime and scored Uzbekistan's first-ever World Cup goal.

But Díaz then came alive. Barely five minutes later, the star striker curled in a shot on a counterattack to make it 2-1. After that, Uzbekistan - led by Italian centre-back icon Fabio Cannavaro - couldn’t recover.

In extra time, Jaminton Campaz extended the lead to 3–1.

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AuthorTT News AgencyEnglish edition by Sweden Herald, adapted for our readers
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