Arias wears No 10, ex-Palmeiras man assists in Colombia draw v Mexico | OneFootball

The Colombian National Team began the new post-World Cup cycle with a 1-1 draw against Mexico. The match took place at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore, United States. Palmeiras’ Jhon Arias started and played the full 90 minutes.

The first goal came in the ninth minute. Richard Ríos received the ball on the right, pushed forward, and sent it into the box. Luis Javier Suárez got between the Mexican defenders and headed it in to give Colombia the lead.

Colombia’s advantage, however, did not last until the end. In the second half, in the 62nd minute, Gilberto Mora received a pass from Jesús Gallardo and leveled the score for Mexico. The 1-1 scoreline remained until the final whistle.

Palmeiras’ Jhon Arias takes over Colombia’s No. 10 shirt

One of Colombia’s main new developments for the friendly was Jhon Arias wearing the No. 10 shirt. The player was chosen to take the number that became available after James Rodríguez left the national team. The decision had been confirmed before the match against Mexico.

Arias started among the first eleven and stayed on the field for the entire match. The attacking midfielder took part in the Colombian team’s first appearance after the World Cup already carrying added responsibility in Néstor Lorenzo’s new cycle.

Former Palmeiras player shows up again in a decisive play

Richard Ríos also played an important role in the draw. The former Palmeiras player started in Colombia’s midfield and was involved in the play that led to Luis Suárez’s goal.

The player moved forward down the right before sending the ball into the box. Suárez took advantage of the cross and headed it in to score the first goal of the match.

When is Colombia’s next match?

Colombia returns to action next Friday, October 2, against Paraguay in another international friendly.

The match will be played at Sports Illustrated Stadium in New Jersey, United States, with kickoff scheduled for 7 p.m. Colombia time, 9 p.m. Brasília time.

After Paraguay, the Colombian national team will close out its run of friendlies against Peru on October 6, also in the United States.

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