Despite shining at Sporting, Luis Suárez misses out on Mexico v Colombia | OneFootball

Colombia thrashed Mexico 4-0 in a friendly played in the early hours of Sunday in Arlington, United States of America. Luis Suárez, Sporting’s forward, started the match but, despite his fine form — having been named the League’s best player —, he didn’t find the net.

The match started in favor of the Cafetero team, with John Lucumí opening the scoring in the 16th minute, assisted by James Rodríguez. The score did not change again until the referee’s whistle sent both teams to the dressing rooms for halftime.

In the second half, James provided another assist, this time for a goal by Luis Díaz (56'). In the 64th minute, Jefferson Lerma made it 3-0 and practically sealed the game. The Sporting forward was replaced by Rafael Borré in the 69th minute, and Johan Carbonero wrapped it up in the 87th.

This season, in the green and white stripes, Luis Suárez — valued at 22 million euros — has made 11 appearances. The Sporting player has featured in every official match at the start of the season: eight in the Liga Portugal, two in the Champions League, and one in the Super Cup. In his 854 minutes on the pitch, the forward has scored seven goals and provided three assists.

The match, counting for the third round of the Taça de Portugal, against the side led by Filipe Cândido, will be played at the Estádio Capital do Móvel at 8:15 p.m.

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