Player Ratings: Nestor Lorenzo’s Squad Reaches Copa America Semifinal as James Rodriguez Shines for Colombia

Néstor Lorenzo led Colombia into the semifinals by defeating Panama with a scoreline of 5-0. Los Cafeteros proved they are true contenders for the Copa America title as they finished at the top of Group D. The Colombian midfielder James Rodriguez and company continued their impressive performance against Panama in the quarter-finals. Néstor Lorenzo’s squad will face either Uruguay or Brazil in semifinal. Let’s have a look at the Colombia national football team player ratings against Panama.

Colombia Player Ratings vs Panama

Camilo Vargas (GK) – 7/10: Vargas removed almost all chances for Panama, keeping his second clean sheet in this tournament.

Daniel Muñoz (RB) – 7.5/10: The Colombian right-back contributed to the attack, assisting Rios’ goal.

Davinson Sánchez (CB) – 6/10: Sánchez started making chances for Colombia and kept Panama off the scoresheet during the first half.

Carlos Cuesta (CB) – 6.5/10: Cuesta worked well with Sánchez to keep Panama scoreless throughout the game.

Johan Mojica (LB) – 4/10: Mojica could have done better, mainly just linking up with striker Luis Díaz.

Richard Rios (CM) – 6/10: Rios was everywhere, pitching in defensively and transitioning to attack, rewarded with a goal in the second half.

Mateus Uribe (CM) – 6/10: Uribe tracked back well on defense but had a quiet night otherwise.

Jhon Arias (CM) – 7/10: Arias used his speed to exploit Panama’s backline, winning the penalty that doubled Colombia’s lead.

James Rodríguez (RW) – 8.5/10: Rodríguez recorded two assists, scored from the spot, and had exceptional set-piece deliveries.

Jhon Córdoba (ST) – 7.5/10: Córdoba scored his second goal of the tournament just eight minutes into the match.

Luis Díaz (LW) – 7.5/10: Diaz had some heavy touches early but bounced back to score a peach of a goal just before halftime.

Luis Sinisterra (SUB) – 4/10: Sinisterra played the most minutes of the substitutes but had little to show for it.

Miguel Borja (SUB) – 6.5/10: Borja found space in the final third but poor touches let him down until he buried a penalty in the 95th minute.

Jorge Carrascal (SUB) – 5.5/10: Carrascal came on to shore up the midfield and maintain Colombia’s lead.

Santiago Arias (SUB) – 5.5/10: Arias was sloppy in possession and committed numerous fouls, but won Colombia’s second penalty.

Juan Quintero (SUB) – 4/10: Quintero came on in the 73rd minute but failed to make an impression.

Nestor Lorenzo (Manager) – 7/10: Lorenzo led Colombia to a dominant victory, continuing their historic unbeaten streak and placing trust in Rodríguez, who delivered again.