Uzbekistan 1 – 3 Colombia

In a World Cup where superstars have emerged, Luis Diaz joined the team by registering a goal and an assist in Colombia’s 3-1 win over Uzbekistan.

On this evidence, Diaz has no intention of seeing Kylian Mbappe, Lionel Messi, Erling Haaland and Harry Kane dominate the spotlight alone.

Diaz came into the tournament with little fanfare but his 49 goals in 51 games in all competitions for Bayern Munich tells you the level the flying winger is working on.

He ran the show for Colombia, who relied on Diaz’s creative spark to open the scoring while Daniel Munoz produced a superb finish with a defence-destroying pass from the winger.

The World Cup debutants equalized on 60 minutes when Abosbek Faizullaev headed home with one of their first attacks.

Five minutes later Diaz took matters into his own hands, finishing into the far corner to hand the advantage back to the South Americans.

Substitute Jaminton Campaz finally put an end to doubt when he headed in Cucho Hernandez’s cross nine minutes into stoppage time, although Uzbekistan’s Bekhruz Karimov had time to crash the shot against the crossbar.

Highlights from Mexico City…

• 31: Diaz has Colombia’s first big chance but hits the post

• 35: Goal! Munoz showed incredible tactics to bring Colombia to the fore

• 60: Goal! Fayzullaev made history by scoring the first goal in the World Cup for Uzbekistan

• 65: Goal! Colombia were soon back in front as Diaz slotted home the goal his performance deserved

• 90+8: Goal! Campus headed home from Hernandez’s cross to seal the deal

World Cup of superstars

Lewis Jones of Sky Sports:

“Now that we’ve seen the 48 teams in action at the World Cup, the picture is starting to take shape. Some look like real contenders, others look capable of being dark horses and a select few seem likely to go as deep as winning a beauty award at this tournament.

“It’s been a World Cup so far for moments of talent – where superstars are coming in. You don’t have superstars in your ranks, you’re going to struggle.

“Mbappe, Messi, Haaland, Kane and Diaz are all enjoying the spotlight. Such is life at the World Cup. It’s been fun. And there’s more to come.”

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