Zapata Scores First International Goal In Copa America Win

After ten years and over forty caps for Colombia, the first goal has finally arrived for AC Milan center back Cristian Zapata.

And what a time to score it.

In the eighth minute of the Copa America's opening match against the United States, Zapata put Colombia up 1-0 over the hosts. He was able to get a free run through the box, and he latched onto a corner kick from Edwin Cardona, putting a hard right-footed volley past keeper Brad Guzan to get his first international goal.

The Rossoneri defender's goal would end up being the match-winner, as the United States were unable to get on the scoresheet. Zapata played a key role in the clean sheet, making two important tackles in the first half to prevent goal-scoring opportunities.

Zapata has only recorded one goal in the last two seasons for Milan, and they will hope that the defender has a good tournament and can return healthy and in form for Serie A play.

Colombia would win 2-0 thanks to a penalty later in the first half from James Rodriguez, putting them in great shape to advance from the group stages of the tournament.