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USA vs. Colombia: 2016 Copa America Centenario opener goes to Colombia in impressive 2-0 victory

The sights and sounds from Levi's Stadium for the 2016 Copa America Centenario tournament opener

SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- With the Western hemisphere watching, Colombia cruised to a comfortable 2-0 victory over the U.S. men's national team in the opening match of the 2016 Copa America Centenario tournament.

A packed house at Levi's Stadium -- 67,439 dressed in the national team colors of their respective nations -- cheered on the #3 in the world Colombians, who scored in just the 8th minute through a corner kick by Cristian Zapata and doubled their lead on a penalty kick goal by James Rodriguez in the 42nd minute.