Colombia star Luis Diaz pays emotional tribute to Liverpool team-mate Alisson after scoring twice past him during dramatic Brazil victory

Late in the second half, Diaz scored twice in four minutes to help his country win 2-1 against Brazil in a World Cup qualifying match. Given the circumstances surrounding his father's abduction, Diaz's moving performance had even more emotional resonance. It was only during the international break that Luis Manuel Diaz and his son were reunited following his 12-day detention by the rebel organisation ELN in Colombia last week. Following the final whistle, Diaz was spotted embracing Alisson, his teammate at Liverpool and the Brazil goalie for the evening.

Diaz singled out Alisson's support towards him during the ordeal: "He’s a great human being. I really respect him. He was very happy for me because he knew what we all went through. He gave me all the support I could’ve asked for."

Colombia won their first match against Brazil in eight years thanks to two goals from Diaz, which also moved them up to third in the South American qualification standings. Brazil is now in fifth place in the competition after losing twice in a row.

The Brazil keeper will next be in action when his country takes on their rivals Argentina, while Diaz will participate in Colombia's clash against Paraguay.