Colombia beats New Zealand 2-1 in friendly clash / Photo: © AFP
-
Tiger's treatment battle in thoughts of stars at Masters
-
Thai amateur 'Fifa' ready for Masters kick-off
-
'Hacks' has 'perfect' ending after 5 seasons, says star Smart
-
Age and near misses don't worry Rose in Masters quest
-
'Incredibly dangerous': rescuing downed fighter crew in Iran
-
Wall Street stocks rise on hopes for US-Iran ceasefire
-
High-flying Villarreal stumble at Girona
-
Promoter defends plan for Kanye West to headline London fest
-
Napoli's Serie A title defence boosted by beating AC Milan
-
Trump lashes out at 'paper tiger' NATO while re-upping Greenland claim
-
Reed finds DP World Tour success after leaving LIV
-
Lunar crater named after Artemis commander's deceased wife
-
WNBA star Reese joining Atlanta from Chicago: club
-
Gotterup seeks rare win in Masters debut
-
Bayern's Kompany waiting on Kane for 'toughest' game at Real Madrid
-
Juve beat Genoa to close in on Serie A top four
-
'Historic day': Artemis astronauts break space distance record
-
Augusta already firm and fast ahead of 90th Masters
-
French hope Seixas storms Basque Tour time-trial opener
-
Trump says Iran ceasefire proposal 'very significant step'
-
Wawrinka falls in first round on Monte Carlo farewell
-
Greece PM calls on European prosecutor to act 'without delay' on agriculture fraud
-
US Democratic lawmakers slam 'economic bombing' after Cuba visit
-
Red Cross chief condemns 'deliberate threats' against civilians in Mideast war
-
Giant step for humankind: Artemis crew to set space distance record
-
Wawrinka falls in first round of Monte Carlo Masters
-
Ex-England rugby international Lawes to leave Brive
-
Fit-again Mbappe at Real Madrid for clashes like Bayern tie: Arbeloa
-
Swimmers McKeown, O'Callaghan and Chalmers dominate at Australian Open
-
Bucha: When the Russian killers came...
-
Iran, a Terrorist State with No Right to Exist
-
African players in Europe: Semenyo scores as City rout Liverpool
-
Israeli strikes kill Iran Guards intel chief as Trump deadline looms
-
Saving energy in everyday life or a complete rip-off?
-
US sprint star Richardson wins Australia's Stawell Gift in record time
-
Rockets down Warriors in Curry return, Flagg carries Mavs past Lakers
-
Artemis mission approaches lunar loop for first flyby since 1972
-
Israeli rescuers search for missing in building strike, two dead
-
Defiant Iran ramps up attacks after Trump warning
-
Saudi oasis town adjusts to life in the firing line
-
Pogacar stays humble with Monument history beckoning
-
Real Madrid hoping Champions League magic halts Bayern juggernaut
-
Sputtering Arsenal face test of character in Sporting clash
-
'Not the Cairo we know': Energy shock from Iran war dims Egypt nights
-
Tokyo, Seoul shares gain, war sends oil higher
-
Artemis mission headed for first lunar flyby since 1972
-
South Korea president says regrets 'reckless' drones sent to North
-
Coughlin captures third LPGA title at Aramco Championship
-
What to know about the Artemis 2 mission's Moon flyby
-
Mystique of the green jacket endures as Masters looms
Colombia beats New Zealand 2-1 in friendly clash
Colombia, fueled by a debut goal from Gustavo Puerta, defeated New Zealand 2-1 on Saturday in a friendly clash between World Cup-bound teams in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.
Puerta, 22, opened the scoring in the third minute and Johan Carbonero sealed the win in the 88th -- eight minutes after Benjamin Old had pulled New Zealand level.
Puerta's early strike, off a precise cross from Jhon Arias, disrupted New Zealand, who struggled to find an immediate response.
They regrouped in the second half and were able to capitalize on lax Colombian defending to grab the equalizer.
Old, who had come on in the 64th minute, received a cross and only needed to tap in to level the score.
New Zealand had threatened moments earlier as Jesse Randall, Storm Roux and Sarpreet Singh combined only for the final shot to sail wide.
"New Zealand had a good strategy and competed very well physically," Colombia manager Nestor Lorenzo said. "They challenged us several times."
Colombia pressed quickly for a winner. A long ball from Yerry Mina landed at Carbonero's feet and he eluded two defenders to score just 10 minutes after entering the game.
Both teams' 2026 World Cup preparations continue on Tuesday, when Colombia face Australia at Citi Field in New York and New Zealand play Ecuador in Harrison, New Jersey.
O.Krause--BTB