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Colombia scores two first-half goals, beats United States in Copa opener

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — The United States would have preferred a far better first impression in the Copa America opener.

Now, the Americans find themselves under the pressure of needing to win.

Cristian Zapata scored his first international goal, James Rodriguez added a 42nd-minute penalty kick and Colombia beat the United States 2-0 Friday night.

“It’s obviously disappointing and frustrating because I think they were there for the taking,” defender Geoff Cameron said. “You want to get into the tournament with some momentum. … We have two more opportunities to win out. You can’t dwell on it.