Colombia XI trips US for third place

GLENDALE, Arizona – Not quite a victory for the United States. Just a good enough effort to leave the team feeling better about itself.

Carlos Bacca beat goalkeeper Tim Howard by sliding to poke in a headed cross in the 31st minute, and the US finished fourth in the Copa America with a 1-0 loss to Colombia on Saturday night.

After losing to Argentina 4-0 in the semifinals, the 31st-ranked US was beaten by No. 3 Colombia for the second time in the 16-nation tournament. But the Americans gave a far better performance Saturday night.