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USA thrashed 1-5 by Colombia in Copa America warm-up tie

Colombia secured victory through first-half goals from Fluminense striker Jhon Arias before an overhead kick from Rafael Borre put the South Americans 2-0 ahead after just 19 minutes in Maryland

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Colombia's forward Jhon Arias (C) celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the international friendly football match between the USA and Colombia at Commanders Field in Greater Landover, Maryland. Pic/AFP

Colombia's forward Jhon Arias (C) celebrates scoring his team's first goal during the international friendly football match between the USA and Colombia at Commanders Field in Greater Landover, Maryland. Pic/AFP

The United States’ preparations for the upcoming Copa America suffered a humbling reality check on Saturday as Gregg Berhalter’s side were thrashed 1-5 by Colombia in a pre-tournament friendly. 

Colombia secured victory through first-half goals from Fluminense striker Jhon Arias before an overhead kick from Rafael Borre put the South Americans 2-0 ahead after just 19 minutes in Maryland.

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