The most important annotation in the history of Colombia was achieved by ‘El Coloso de Buenaventura’.
Colombia News.
If there is a goal that all the Colombian people have shouted “with their soul”, that is the one achieved by Freddy Eusebio Rincón against Germany on June 19, 1990 at the World Cup in Italy.
The former player of the Colombian National Team who is going through a difficult moment after suffering a spectacular traffic accident in the city of Cali, Colombia, made the entire coffee fan vibrate on that occasion with his goal in the last breath of the match he played against the Teutonic box, (1-1) the final result.
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Colombia lost 1-0 in the 47th minute of the second half. The game was about to end and the unexpected happened for the Germans and also for the Colombians.
After a recovery of the ball by Leonel Álvarez in the Colombian area, the midfielder gives the ball to ‘Bendito’ Fajardo. He drives to the center of the field and passes the ball to ‘El Pibe’ Valderrama.
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The ‘monkey’ makes a wall with Rincón and this is unmarked by the right end.
In a ‘crack’ play, the “eternal 10 of the National Team” puts a pass into the void and as “with his hand” to the Valle del Cauca.
The native of Buenaventura did not wrinkle and with his characteristic long strides, he approached the rival area.
Rincón kicked and the ball passed between the legs of goalkeeper Bodo Illgner. This annotation unleashed the fury of the National Team bench and the ‘Tricolor’ footballers on the field of play.
Everyone ran to hug Freddy in the corner kick sector of the north stand of the legendary San Siro Stadium in Milan. Rincón celebrated his entry with all his heart.
In Colombia, jubilation and joy took over the streets and commercial establishments where the match was broadcast at that time.
This goal achieved by Freddy Eusebio Rincón remained forever in the retina of Colombians and today it is considered the most important score in the entire history of soccer in our country.
Fans of the ‘Tricolor’ have remembered this Tuesday, April 16, 2022, that goal by Freddy and have commented on where and how they felt when witnessing this unforgettable moment.
“Vibrate with that goal from Rincón”, “A goal the best in the history of Colombian football”, “Pure touch touch in the Colombian style and Rincón passes the ball through the middle of the legs of the German goalkeeper”, were some of the comments.
There have been other very important goals such as the one achieved by James Rodríguez with a volley against Uruguay in the 2014 World Cup in Brazil or that of Yerry Mina with a header in the 2018 World Cup in Russia against England, but this is undoubtedly the one that has shown the most passion and patriotism. awakened in Colombians.
It should be noted that that goal by ‘El Coloso de Buenaventura’ meant a draw and advance to the Round of 16 of the world championship after finishing third in Group D with 3 points.
Later, the National Team was eliminated in the Quarterfinals at the hands of Cameroon after losing 1-2 in extra time.
Subsequently, Germany lifted the World Cup after beating the Argentine National Team 1-0.
Cover photo: @futbolred
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