Luis Diaz scored twice as Colombia shocked Brazil 2-1 in a World Cup qualifier, together with his father watching within the stands days after he was launched by kidnappers.
The Liverpool winger discovered the web twice in 4 minutes late within the second half at hand Colombia their first win over Brazil in eight years.
After the match, Diaz stated: “I thank God. He makes it all possible.
“We have always lived tough moments but life makes you strong and brave. So is soccer and so is life. We deserved this victory.”
Luis Manuel Diaz, who had been held by the ELN guerrilla group for 12 days earlier than being freed final week, wept as his son received the sport for his nation.
Arsenal’s Gabriel Martinelli had put Brazil in entrance after simply 4 minutes however the Selecao are actually fifth in South American Qualifying, with Colombia as much as third.
Alisson, Brazil’s goalkeeper and Diaz’s Liverpool team-mate, stated of the Colombian match-winner: “He’s a pal. He suffered loads lately.
“This is beyond soccer. He deserves it.”
Nunez helps Uruguay stun Argentina
On an evening of surprises in South American qualifying, objectives from Ronald Araujo and Darwin Nunez noticed Marcelo Bielsa’s Uruguay beat Argentina 2-0.
Lionel Messi struggled to impose himself, hitting the crossbar within the second half as Argentina’s 100 per cent document since lifting the World Cup final December was ended.
Uruguay’s win lifts them to second within the desk, two factors behind Argentina.
Venezuela are in fourth after a goalless draw with Ecuador, whereas Chile and Paraguay additionally drew 0-0.
Bolivia received the battle of the underside two with a 2-0 victory over Peru.