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Luis Diaz Scores Two Goals In Front Of His Father As Colombia Beat Brazil

Luis Diaz scored two late goals in front of his emotional father as Colombia beat Brazil 2-1. Videos of Diaz's dad celebrating went viral on social media.

Robert Summerscales

Luis Diaz Scores Two Goals In Front Of His Father As Colombia Beat Brazil
Luis Diaz Scores Two Goals In Front Of His Father As Colombia Beat Brazil /

Luis Diaz scored the first brace of his senior international career as Colombia came from behind to beat Brazil 2-1 in a World Cup qualifier on Thursday.

Brazil took an early lead when Arsenal winger Gabriel Martinelli scored at international level for the first time following excellent build-up play with Vinicius Junior.

Vinicius then limped off with a suspected thigh injury midway through the first half.

Colombia dominated the game in terms of chances but Brazil keeper Alisson Becker kept the away side ahead by pulling off eight saves.

However, Alisson was finally beaten in the 75th minute when Liverpool teammate Diaz headed home from a Cristian Borja cross.

Another Diaz header four minutes later, this time set up by James Rodriguez, then gave Colombia a deserved victory.

Highlights: Colombia 2-1 Brazil

Luis Diaz's Dad Goes Viral After Emotional Goal Celebrations

Diaz's father - who was recently reunited with his family after being kidnapped for almost two weeks - was among the crowd at Estadio Metropolitano in Barranquilla.

Videos of his emotional celebrations following his son's two goals swiftly went viral on social media.

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The father of Luis Diaz pictured celebrating after watching his son score for Colombia against Brazil in November 2023
The father of Luis Diaz pictured celebrating after watching his son score for Colombia against Brazil / Fanatiz
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ROBERT SUMMERSCALES

Robert Summerscales launched FanNation Futbol in February 2022. Rob is a British journalist who previously spent two years on the sports desk at the Daily Mail in London, having earlier served as editor of CaughtOffside.com. He has been to the last two FIFA Men's World Cups, in Russia and Qatar, and is looking forward to completing his hat-trick in North America in 2026.