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Colombia beat Uzbekistan 3-1 to boost World Cup hopes

Mexico City, June 18 (UNI) Colombia produced a clinical second-half display to defeat Uzbekistan 3-1 in a FIFA World Cup Group Stage match at the Estadio Banorte here on Thursday, keeping their campaign on track with an impressive victory.
The South Americans controlled large portions of the contest and took a deserved lead five minutes before halftime when defender Daniel Muñoz found the net in the 40th minute. Colombia's dominance in possession and attacking intent paid off as they went into the break with a 1-0 advantage.
Uzbekistan emerged with renewed purpose in the second half and succeeded in drawing level in the 60th minute. Midfielder Abbosbek Fayzullaev capitalised on an opportunity to beat the Colombian defence and restore parity, raising hopes of a positive result for the Central Asian side.
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