Soccer-Colombia beat Costa Rica 3-0 to book spot in Copa America knock-outs

Jun 28, 2024; Glendale, AZ, USA; Colombia forward Luis Diaz (7) dribbles the ball as Costa Rica defender Jeyland Mitchell (3) defends during the first half at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Bartel-USA TODAY Sports

(Reuters) -Colombia cruised to a 3-0 win over Costa Rica in Group D on Friday and booked their spot in the Copa America quarter-finals thanks to strikes from Luis Diaz, Davinson Sanchez and Jhon Cordoba.

Colombia top their group with six points after two matches, ahead of Costa Rica and Brazil, who have one point each. Paraguay are bottom with zero points and face Brazil later on Friday.