Luis Diaz becomes a hero, scores twice to secure Colombia's comeback win against Brazil

The Liverpool striker celebrated after moments of anguish due to his father's kidnapping

Luis Diaz, seemingly chosen by destiny, scored two header goals in the second half and found redemption after receiving the harsh news of his father's kidnapping and subsequent release just days ago.

Diaz was the hero for the Colombian national team helping secure a 2-1 victory over Brazil in the CONMEBOL World Cup 2026 qualifiers.

The game took place on Thursday night at the Roberto Melndez Metropolitan Stadium inBarranquilla, Colombia.

Only three minutes into the game, Arsenal midfielder Gabriel Martinelli combined brilliantly with Real Madrid forward Vinicius Jr. on the left wing, facing Atlas de Guadalajara's goalkeeperCamilo Vargas.

The rest of the first half saw possession dominance by the five-time world champions, but they couldn't generate another shot on target.

In contrast, the home team kept Alisson Becker busy, forcing him to intervene in five shots on goal.

Bad news struck for the'Canarinha' and also for Real Madrid in the 27th minute when Vinicius Jr., already complaining of a quadriceps issue, had to be immediately substituted for Brighton's promising Premier League player, Joao Pedro.

The second half continued with Brazil controlling possession, causing some trouble with their speed, but cleargoal-scoring opportunities were lacking.

As a result, the match gradually moved towards a desired victory for Fernando Diniz's team.

The most emotional moment of the evening occurred in the 75th minute.

In the same area where Brazil scored, English Watford midfielder Yser Asprilla delivered a beautiful cross into the box.

Liverpool's striker, Luis Diaz, rose above everyone to explode the local fans with a header, celebrating a goal