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Copa America: Intricate free kick move helps Colombia beat Ecuador

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June 13, 2021 Colombia's Daniel Munoz and Colombia's Duvan Zapata in action REUTERS

Colombia got their Copa America campaign off to a winning start with a scrappy 1-0 victory over Ecuador on Sunday, with the goal coming from a beautifully choreographed free kick straight off the training ground.

Edwin Cardona scored three minutes from halftime when he started and finished a move that involved deft touches from two other players.

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