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Puerta's Midfield Masterclass Powers Colombia
4 Jul
Summary
- Gustavo Puerta dominated midfield in Colombia's 1-0 win.
- Puerta completed 95% of his passes and created chances.
- Luis Diaz was named Player of the Match in the victory.
Colombian midfielder Gustavo Puerta, 22, earned widespread acclaim for his dominant display in Colombia's 1-0 victory against Ghana during the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 32. Puerta's performance featured precise passing, completing 59 of 62 attempts (95%), creating two chances, and demonstrating strong defensive contributions.
Luis Diaz, previously of Liverpool and now with Bayern Munich, was officially recognized as Player of the Match. While Diaz did not record a goal contribution against Ghana, he was a vital attacking outlet for Colombia, completing 26 of 27 passes and registering two shots on target.
Colombia's victory against Ghana sets them up for a Round of 16 clash against Switzerland on Tuesday, July 7. With a talented squad including Diaz and Puerta, Colombia aims for its best-ever World Cup finish, surpassing the 2014 quarter-final run led by James Rodriguez.
