Colombia vs Saudi Arabia: Jordan Barrera acknowledges ‘mistake’ for “not understanding English”

The Colombian Under 20 National Team defeated Saudi Arabia in its debut at the 2025 World Cup in Chile in a match in which Jordan Barrera starred a sequence that it was viral on social networks right after Óscar Perea’s goal.

The Tricolor of Torres was imposed by the minimum with a goal from the AVS winger from Portugal in the 64th minute and unlocked a match that was complex in Chile.

Perea’s goal came from a Jordan Barrera’s high blood pressurewho as an intern stole the ball near the area, went straight in and sent the pass to the middle for the ex-Nacional to push it on the other side.

After the relevant celebrationArabia made use of the green card to request the review of a possible previous foul by Barrera on the Arab defender.

Immediately after checking the monitor, The judge determined that nothing had happened that warranted rectification, so he had to inform the entire stadium of his decision over the intercom.

Being an international tournament, The judge spoke in English and confirmed that Perea’s goal was valid. However, it could be seen how Jordan Barrera showed signs of being upset for what happened to later celebrate.

Once the game is overBarrera spoke with the official channel of the National Team and they asked him what happened at that moment, recognizing that I didn’t understand what the judge said..

🎥 “We thank the people who came to support us” Jordan Barrera, player of the Colombia Men’s Under 20 National Team.🎙️🗣️#LaSeleNosUne🇨🇴 pic.twitter.com/a4YarREgtx

— Colombia National Team (@FCFSeleccionCol) September 30, 2025

“First I didn’t understand English and then thank God he said it was a goal and everyone was happy”he said between laughs.

“The rival will be tough (Norway), they also won and the teacher will know what needs to be improved. Today we are happy with the three points,” added the Botafogo player.