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Jose Pekerman will make his official Colombia debut when they lock horns with Mexico in what promises to be a high-scoring clash in Miami on Wednesday.
Team News
Jose Pekerman, who replaced Leonel Alvarez as the new coach of Colombia in January, will keep the base of his predecessor's squad in his official debut. The only two modifications that he will make are the inclusions of Aldo Leao Ramirez and Bernardo Espinosa, who play for Morelia and Racing Santander, respectively.
Meanwhile, Jose Manuel...
Argentine tactician Jose Pekerman confirmed the new coach of Colombia
The innovative coach will occupy the vacancy left by Leonel Alvarez in December.
Jose Pekerman transformed himself into the new coach of the Colombian national team after signing a two and a half year deal on Friday, confirmed Luis Bedoya, the president of the Colombian Football Association."Pekerman already signed, there has been an agreement. He is the new coach of the senior Colombian national team. It is an honour because of what he is and what he represents," Bedoya declared to Caracol Radio.
"He [Pekerman] believes Colombia are passing through a very good moment, they possess quality players, he thinks it is possible to pick up what has been lost. He believes it is a good moment to take over the national team," affirmed Bedoya.
Colombia seek the services of Argentine coach Jose Pekerman
The Argentine tactician could return to the international spectrum with Colombia.
The Colombian national team are still looking for a new coach to occupy the vacancy left by Leonel Alvarez when he was fired from his duties in mid-December. Colombia's first priority was Gerardo Martino, but the coach rejected the offer in favour of a return to his beloved Newell's Old Boys. Due to this, Colombia now seek the services of Jose Pekerman.
"He is an excellent coach," Luis Bedoya, the president of the Colombian Football Association, told Colombian newspaper El Tiempo. "To count with his services would be very good."
Since the dismissal of Alvarez, after a horrible start to Colombia's 2014 World Cup qualifying campaign, Colombia have been after a coach with vast international experience. Pekerman fits perfectly into this category, after having coached the Argentine national team between 2004 and 2006.
Once Caldas vs Junior Report
Uruguayan goalkeeper Sebastian Viera is the hero as Junior defeat Once Caldas on penalties to win their seventh Colombian championship.
Atletico Junior, with a spectacular display from goalkeeper Sebastian Viera, won their seventh Colombian championship after beating Once Caldas 4-2 on penalty kicks at the Palogrande stadium in Manizales on Wednesday.Junior, who had beaten Once Caldas 3-2 in Barranquilla on Sunday, came into the title decider with a slight advantage, but right at the conclusion of a hotly contested first half striker John Pajoy appeared to level the series for Once Caldas.
Once Caldas, winners of the 2004 Copa Libertadores, came into the second period looking to double their advantage but although they piled heavy pressure on the Junior defense, they were continually kept out by Viera.
Junior vs Once Caldas Report
Carlos Bacca converted two penalty kicks to lead Junior to a crucial comeback victory over Once Caldas in the first leg of the Colombian final on Sunday.
Junior are just a step away from winning the Colombian championship for the seventh time after coming from two goals down to defeat Once Caldas 3-2 in the first leg of the final in Barranquilla on Sunday.Paraguayan midfielder Jorge Nunez scored twice in the 19th and 39th minutes to give the visitors a healthy advantage, but Junior rallied with two goals from striker Carlos Bacca in the 44th and 57th minutes, while midfielder Vladimir Hernandez scored their other goal in the 53rd minute.
Nunez put Once Caldas ahead with a well-executed free-kick, and it seemed that the side from Manizales would go into the break with a two-goal lead when the Paraguayan struck again. However, Bacca pulled a goal back for Junior when he converted a penalty kick on the stroke of half-time after Mauricio Casierra handled the ball in the area.
Colombia vs Argentina Report
Lionel Messi and Sergio Aguero were on target as Argentina rallied to beat Colombia in Barranquilla on Tuesday.
Argentina came from behind to defeat Colombia 2-1 in an action-packed 2014 World Cup qualifier at the Metropolitano stadium of Barranquilla on Tuesday.Both teams came into the match in need of the three points after picking up disappointing results in home games last week. While Colombia drew 1-1 with Venezuela, the outcome of Argentina's match with Bolivia finished identically.
Argentina started strongly, controlling the flow of the game as they tried to dominate their opponents. The Argentines played attractive one-touch soccer, and looked dangerous each time they moved forward, however, their attackers, particularly Lionel Messi, couldn't break through the resilient Colombia defense.
Colombia vs Argentina Preview
Argentina will be pressured to return home with the three points against Colombia in Barranquilla.
Colombia and Argentina clash in a highly anticipated 2014 World Cup qualifier at the Metropolitano Roberto Melendez stadium of Barranquilla on Tuesday. As is generally the case when both sides meet, the encounter is expected to be very exciting as both have plenty to prove, especially after having claimed highly frustrating home draws last week against teams that they would normally beat.Both teams will be hoping to turn the page on last week's results, to confront a difficult match that could be won by either side. Likewise, both Colombia and Argentina have made modifications coming into the match, with defenders Amaranto Perea and Martin Demichelis, who were responsible for the goals conceded by their sides, out for the game. While Perea will miss the match due to suspension, Demichelis was dropped by Alejandro Sabella.
Colombia vs Venezuela Report
Colombia were held to a frustrating draw by Venezuela in a match played under torrential rainfall.
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Colombia could only afford a 1-1 draw with Venezuela in the third round of South American qualifying for Brazil 2014 at the Metropolitano stadium in Barranquilla on Friday. Despite torrential rainfall, Colombia started strongly and went ahead in the 11th minute when after a fine interchange of passes, Freddy Guarin sent a long-range missile into the top right hand corner of Renny Vega's goal. Guarin dedicated the goal to Atletico Madrid striker Falcao, who missed the match due to injury.
Venezuela tried to react after conceding the goal, particularly through Cesar Gonzalez and Juan Arango, who both looked very lively. Colombia for that matter intended to double their advantage and would have done so had Vega not kept out goal-bound efforts from Jackson Martinez, Dorlan Pabon and Teofilo Gutierrez.
Colombia vs Venezuela Preview
Despite the absence of Falcao, Colombia are expected to claim the three points when they clash with Venezuela in Barranquilla on Friday.
Colombia will be after their second consecutive victory of the 2014 South American World Cup qualifiers when they take on Venezuela at the Metropolitano stadium in Barranquilla on Friday. Colombia come into the match after picking up a valuable 2-1 victory over Bolivia in La Paz in Round 2 of the qualifiers last month.However, Atletico Madrid star, Radamel Falcao Garcia, who scored the late winner against Bolivia, will miss the match after sustaining a muscle injury in a recent training session, when everything indicated that he would start in Colombia's attack. Falcao will be replaced by Jackson Martinez, who plays for Jaguares de Chiapas of Mexico.
Valenciennes midfielder Carlos Sanchez was also in doubt for the match after suffering a knock to his knee, but since then he has recovered and could well start the game from the kick-off.
Argentina suffer Di Maria blow ahead of Bolivia and Colombia qualifiers
Argentina will be without Angel di Maria for this month’s 2014 World Cup qualifiers against Bolivia and Colombia.
The Real Madrid winger has ruled himself out from Sabella’s roster due to injury. Di Maria featured in Madrid’s 7-1 beating of Osasuna at the weekend. He produced 3 assists but also picked up a knock. Di Maria eventually had to be substituted early in the second half of the game.During the post-match interview, Jose Mourinho spoke about the Argentine’s injury. He was quoted as saying:
“He has a hamstring injury. We will have to wait for results of further tests, but I have enough experience to realize that he will be unavailable for some time.”
Alejandro Sabella makes changes to Argentina squad for WCQ's
Argentina will look slightly different than how they did in the opening round of South American World Cup qualifiers when they face Bolivia and Colombia next month.
Los Albicelestes revealed both of their faces in Brazil 2014 World Cup qualifying earlier in the month, and it seems that coach Alejandro Sabella wasn't satisfied with what he saw, as he has made several changes to his squad to confront Argentina's two upcoming fixtures against Bolivia and Colombia.The two most important inclusions were that of Fernando Gago and Ezequiel Lavezzi, of Roma and Napoli, respectively. Gago, who participated in the 2011 Copa America, returns to the side after an injury setback. Lavezzi, who was also part of Argentina's squad for the competition also makes his return. Meanwhile, Sabella decided to call-up Pablo Guinazu of Internacional of Brazil and Luciano Monzon of French side Nice.
Bolivia vs Colombia Report
Atletico Madrid star Radamel Falcao Garcia scores injury-time winner as Colombia scrape past Bolivia in the altitude of La Paz.
Colombia debuted with a triumph in the 2014 World Cup qualifiers, after beating Bolivia 2-1 in La Paz, despite the clear effects of playing at 3,650 metres above sea level. Dorlan Pabon and Radamel Falcao Garcia scored Colombia's two goals at the Hernando Siles stadium.Leonel Alvarez's side started strongly and as early as in the third minute already tested Bolivia goalkeeper Daniel Vaca, through a Teofilo Gutierrez drive.
From the 10th minute onwards, Bolivia dominated their opponents and looked dangerous each time they pushed forward, particularly down both flanks.
Bolivia vs Colombia Preview
Colombia begin their road to Brazil 2014 with a tricky trip to La Paz where they will meet hosts Bolivia at the Hernando Siles stadium on Tuesday.
The Colombians had a bye in the first round of the South American World Cup qualifiers which commenced on Friday, and took advantage of this by acclimatising themselves to the altitude of the Bolivian capital, which stands at 3,650 metres above sea level.Due to the clear effects of the altitude, Colombia will field a defensive-minded formation, with Racing Club's Teofilo Gutierrez getting the nod ahead of Atletico Madrid ace Radamel Falcao Garcia, as the team's lone striker.
The 2011 FIFA U-20 World Cup quarter-finals: 4 questions to ask
Colombia, Portugal, Mexico, Argentina, Nigeria, Spain, France and Brazil will line up this weekend in the quarter-finals of the 2011 FIFA U-20 World Cup. Which team will win tickets to the semi-finals?
FIFA U-20 World Cup tournaments have strongly contributed in the growth of world football’s top stars. Former U-20 stars Diego Maradona (winner of the Golden Ball in Japan 1979), Javier Saviola, Lionel Messi or Sergio Aguero can confirm this fact.
The U-20 World Cup competition, which was founded in 1977, has seen countries like Argentina, Brazil, Spain and Germany among others top the best performances list. This only makes it hard for one to question the success of those countries’ senior national teams or senior footballers.
This year, it will be no different. The quarter-final stage at the 2011 FIFA U-20 World Cup will be contested by Portugal, Argentina, Mexico, hosts Colombia, France, Nigeria, Brazil and Spain. With all players involved sharing the unique dream of reaching higher standards individual and collectively in their career, August 13 and August 14’s fixtures promise to be very competitive.
What went wrong with Argentina, Brazil, Colombia & Chile at the Copa America?
This is not what the majority of the public—led by supporters of the strongest teams—wanted to see. Argentina, Colombia, Brazil and Chile are all out of the 2011 Copa America!
How it happened
Argentina had raised early doubts about their chances of winning the competition when Bolivia and Colombia both held them to draws. But having bounced back in style against Costa Rica, hopes got rekindled until Uruguay had the last say in the quarter-finals.
Even Lionel Messi’s majestic performance couldn’t destroy La Celeste Olimpica as Tevez’s penalty miss in the shoot-outs sealed Argentina’s exit. One could now wonder about Sergio Batista’s future with the Albiceleste.
In the meantime, Colombia might find it hard to face reality. What really prevented them from finding their way against Peru? After qualifying from the group stages with 7 points, football fans and pundits had backed the Colombians to maintain their composure and at least reach the semi-finals. The truth, however, is that Los Cafeteros have allowed the Peruvians to keep dreaming at the 2011 Copa America.
Colombia vs Peru Preview
Colombia vs Peru will open the quarter-finals stage at the 2011 Copa America.
Colombia could be regarded as the 2011 Copa America’s best teams so far. They’ve shown some kind of consistency and progress in their form. Remarkably, the Colombians are yet to concede a goal—which explains why they are also yet to lose. It would be cruel for them to face defeat in the knock-out stages of the tournament; that’s when it counts most. “The Colombian fans must stay trustful and calm. We are not the best, we are not the worst and we are not in the final yet,” said a cautious Falcao earlier this week.
“We have just moved into the second stage [of the Copa America] and we need to have our feet on the ground. If we want to aspire to progressing [in Argentina] we have to beat anyone.”
The road to the 2011 FIFA Women's World Cup final: How the USA got there
Re-live USA’s 2011 FIFA Women’s World Cup road to the final on a free trip, through words, pictures and video highlights!
The USA have booked their precious tickets for the final of the 2011 FIFA Women’s World Cup and they’ve done it in style. Colombia, North Korea, Brazil and more recently France all fell against the mesmerizing authority of Pia Sundhage’s powerful women—led by veteran Abby Wambach, safe pair of hands Hope Solo and super influential sub Rapinoe.
Why not go down the past few weeks to see how the United States made it from Group C to the Women’s World Cup final at the Frankfurt’s Commerzbank-Arena on July 17, 2011?
Match-day 1—How the United States set the tone
It’s important to kick-off a project on a good tone and that’s exactly what the USA did on June 28 when they went head to head with Asian rivals North Korea. Patience was key to the Americans’ success as the first period of the game ended goalless.
2011 Copa America: Colombia, Chile, Venezuela and Peru Reach The Quarter-Finals
Colombia advance to the knockouts topping their group, and set a four-point requirement for the next stage
Colombia reaches the second stage with seven points, and leaves Argentina and Costa Rica struggling to secure the last remaining place for the quarter-finals. The winner takes all this Monday in Cordoba.Who could have expected Venezuela as Group B leader? Even if Brazil and Paraguay end up as leaders with five points, the Venezuelan squad has enough points to secure qualification.
Remember that not only the teams finishing first and second in each group advance to the quarter-finals, but also the two best-placed thirds. Anything but a victory leaves Argentina as the worst-placed third, with three points.
Considering Costa Rica lost their opening game, another defeat leaves them with three points. Four points gives automatic qualification at this point, a requirement none of the three alleged candidates (Argentina, Brazil and Uruguay) have met so far.
2011 Copa America: Qualification At Stake As Bolivia Faces Group A Leader Colombia
The Colombian squad secures the top position of the group upon a victory. Bolivia must bag the three points to remain eligible for the quarter-finals.
Unlike his fellow Bolivian colleague, Colombian coach Hernan Dario Gomez repeats the same formation for the last game of the group stage. After rescuing an important point against Argentina in the opening game, Bolivia was defeated by Costa Rica 2-0. Only the full scoring can help Bolivia claim their place among America's fittest eight, but the Bolivians have not celebrated a victory in the Copa America since 1997.
Even a defeat by the minimum difference grants Colombia a ticket to the knockouts. Even though he played a significant role in the first two games, we're yet to see the best of Radamel Falcao with Colombia.
Bolillo Gomez has found in the interaction between Abel Aguilar, Freddy Guarin and Dayro Moreno the perfect weapon to pierce any opposing defense. Bolivian defenders must keep them under a close watch, especially when they build the attack from the wings. Their ability to cross a ball becomes deadly when one consider Adrian Ramos or Falcao himself are likely to be lurking into the box.
What can Bolivia do to stop Colombia from bagging the three points? I believe they must meet their rival on equal footing. Juan Carlos Arce was not able to associate as expected with Marcelo Martins against Costa Rica, do you think Quinteros should return to his previous scheme for what could be their last game in the Copa America?
Colombia vs Bolivia Preview
Colombia and Bolivia will open the action on match-day 3 of the 2011 Copa America with a game in Santa Fe.
Colombia and Bolivia have each scored one goal only; and this occurred on match-day 1. Coincidentally, both teams also avoided defeat against Argentina. So when they’ll battle against each other in Santa Fe on Sunday, which team will have the edge?As of now, the Colombians lead Group A at the anger of Argentina’s press and supporters. However, as much as they may have one foot in the quarter-finals, Los Cafeteros are in danger of suffering a big blow.
Should they lose to Bolivia and should Argentina beat Costa Rica in the group’s final encounter, Colombia will find themselves in third position. In this case, their fate won’t be in their hands anymore although they’d still stand a big chance of qualifying among the best 2.