Colombia vs. South Korea highlights: Colombia defeats South Korea, 2-0
The 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup continued Monday with a Group H matchup between Colombia and South Korea at Sydney Football Stadium in Australia.
Both teams came out aggressive in this matchup, but it was Colombia who got on the board first, thanks to a penalty kick from Catalina Usme. The 33-year-old forward is Colombia's all-time leading goalscorer.
Colombia added to its lead late in the first half as Linda Caicedo showed off some fancy footwork before scoring her first FIFA Women's World Cup goal.
Check out the highlights!
Colombia vs. South Korea Highlights
77': Youngest-ever player makes her FIFA debut
Sixteen-year-old Casey Phair made history as the youngest player to play at the FIFA Women's World Cup.
60': What a miss!
An athletic play from Mayra Ramírez almost gave Colombia another goal as she sent a header just past the goal.
45': Sense of urgency
South Korea started off the second half of the match with quick attacks as Colombia held a 2-0 advantage.
39': And another one
Colombia went up 2-0 after a powerful strike from Linda Caicedo was nearly saved by South Korea, but ended up bouncing off the goalie's hands and into the net instead.
Colombia's Linda Caicedo scores a goal vs. Republic of Korea
29': Penalty kick
Colombia was first on the board with a successful penalty kick from Catalina Usme.
Colombia's Catalina Usme scores a goal vs. South Korea
9': Yellow card
Colombia's Manuela Vanegas was given the first yellow card of the match following a high kick that connected with Son Hwayeon.
7': Applying the pressure early on
South Korea's Choe Yu-Ri got an early shot on goal, but Colombia goalie Catalina Perez came up with the save.
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Setting the stage
The "World Cup NOW" crew previewed the match live on Twitter ahead of kickoff.
Eyes on the prize
Colombia is eyeing a strong outing to set the tone early in this tournament after failing to qualify for the 2019 World Cup.
Fans on both sides are hyped for the match, taking to the streets ahead of the action to rep their respective squads.
Check out the full Women's World Cup schedule and how to watch each match live here. Find the latest scores here.
