In a World Cup where star players are expected to dominate, Luis Diaz made a decisive impact, contributing both a goal and an assist in Colombia’s 3‑1 victory over Uzbekistan.
Diaz arrived at the tournament with modest expectations, yet his record of 49 goal involvements in 51 matches for Bayern Munich highlights the quality of the versatile winger.
He was the creative engine for Colombia, providing the pass that set up Daniel Muñoz’s opening strike. Uzbekistan equalised at the hour mark when Abbosbek Fayzullaev headed home.
Five minutes later, Diaz restored Colombia’s lead with a clinical finish into the far corner.
Substitute Jaminton Campaz sealed the win in stoppage time, heading in Cucho Hernández’s cross, while Uzbekistan’s Bekhruz Karimov saw his last effort strike the crossbar.
Key moments
- 31′ – Diaz’s early chance hits the post.
- 35′ – Goal: Muñoz’s technically superb strike puts Colombia ahead.
- 60′ – Goal: Fayzullaev scores Uzbekistan’s first ever World Cup goal.
- 65′ – Goal: Diaz scores to restore Colombia’s lead.
- 90+8′ – Goal: Campaz heads home Hernández’s cross to seal the win.
