Colombia weighed down by ‘emotional energy’ of fans and pressure as favourites in World Cup opener
Coach Nestor Lorenzo said the support of the huge Colombian contingent in the Azteca ‘emotionally weighed’ on his players
Luis Diaz Fires Colombia to 3-1 Win Over Uzbekistan
- A World Cup dream, tears with Colombia and a kidnapping: Luis Diaz's emotional victory The New York Times —
- W’Cup: Ghana beat Panama 1-0, Diaz shine in Colombia 3-1 win over Uzbekistan Punch —
- Luis Diaz shines as Colombia beat Uzbekistan in WC group game Vanguard News —
- Luis Díaz sparks Colombia to a 3-1 win over Uzbekistan in its World Cup opener ABC News —
- Uzbekistan 1-3 Colombia: Luis Diaz and Co survive scare from World Cup debutants in Mexico City Daily Mail —