Colombia vs. South Korea highlights: Colombia defeats South Korea, 2-0

Updated Jul 25, 2023 12:25 am ET

The 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup continued Monday with a Group H matchup between Colombia and South Korea at Sydney Football Stadium in Australia.

Both teams came out aggressive in this matchup, but it was Colombia who got on the board first, thanks to a penalty kick from Catalina Usme. The 33-year-old forward is Colombia's all-time leading goalscorer.

Colombia added to its lead late in the first half as Linda Caicedo showed off some fancy footwork before scoring her first FIFA Women's World Cup goal.

Check out the highlights!

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Check out the highlights as Colombia and South Korea squared off in each team's first 2023 FIFA Women's World Cup matchup.

Colombia 2, South Korea 0

77': Youngest-ever player makes her FIFA debut 

Sixteen-year-old Casey Phair made history as the youngest player to play at the FIFA Women's World Cup.

60': What a miss!

An athletic play from Mayra Ramírez almost gave Colombia another goal as she sent a header just past the goal.

45': Sense of urgency

South Korea started off the second half of the match with quick attacks as Colombia held a 2-0 advantage.

39': And another one

Colombia went up 2-0 after a powerful strike from Linda Caicedo was nearly saved by South Korea, but ended up bouncing off the goalie's hands and into the net instead.

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Watch Colombia's Linda Caicedo score a goal against South Korea in the 39' in the 2023 Women's FIFA World Cup.

29': Penalty kick

Colombia was first on the board with a successful penalty kick from Catalina Usme. 

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Watch Colombia's Catalina Usme score a goal against South Korea in the 29' in the 2023 Women's FIFA World Cup.

9': Yellow card

Colombia's Manuela Vanegas was given the first yellow card of the match following a high kick that connected with Son Hwayeon.


7': Applying the pressure early on

South Korea's Choe Yu-Ri got an early shot on goal, but Colombia goalie Catalina Perez came up with the save.

PREGAME

Setting the stage

The "World Cup NOW" crew previewed the match live on Twitter ahead of kickoff.

Eyes on the prize

Colombia is eyeing a strong outing to set the tone early in this tournament after failing to qualify for the 2019 World Cup.

Fans on both sides are hyped for the match, taking to the streets ahead of the action to rep their respective squads.

Check out the full Women's World Cup schedule and how to watch each match live here. Find the latest scores here.