Colombia defeated Australia 3-0 in a friendly match at Citi Field in New York. Australia's strategy focused heavily on defense, holding Colombia scoreless for 75 minutes with a robust 5-4-1 formation.
However, after conceding a penalty that led to the first goal, the team's structure faltered. The first goal came in the 76th minute from a penalty converted by James Rodriguez.
In the 89th minute, Colombia doubled their lead when Diaz capitalized on a goalkeeping error by Paul Izzo. The final goal was scored by Lerma in the 93rd minute.
Australia's offensive capabilities were limited throughout the match, with their lone striker isolated and lacking support. Critics noted a lack of vision and risk-taking from the Australian players, suggesting a regression in player development since the 2006 World Cup squad.
This loss marked Australia's third consecutive friendly defeat.
