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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.
Uruguay vs Chile Report
The extraordinary Luis Suarez scores four goals as Uruguay slaughter Chile in Montevideo.
Uruguay hammered Chile 4-0 in the third round of the South American World Cup qualifiers on Friday, with four goals from an absolutely spectacular Luis Suarez. Uruguay proved far superior to their opponents and could have won the match by an even greater difference.Uruguay, who lifted the Copa America for the fifteenth time in July, once again demonstrated why they are currently amongst the best teams of the world. Even without the injured Diego Forlan, Uruguay produced electric attacking soccer, and not once allowed Chile to get into the game.
As was expected, the match commenced with an intense pace as both teams went looking for an early goal. Uruguay looked particularly dangerous each time they moved forward with Suarez and Edinson Cavani being their main danger men.
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.
Uruguay vs Chile Preview
Uruguay will set out to claim maximum points at home to Chile in a highly anticipated World Cup qualifier.
Uruguay, winners of the 2011 Copa America, will be after their second win of the 2014 World Cup qualifiers when they take on Chile at the legendary Centenario stadium in Montevideo on Friday. Uruguay currently lead the South American qualifying group with four points after two rounds.Uruguayan soccer has been rejuvenated in recent years, with the success of the national team at both the 2011 Copa America and the 2010 World Cup. Uruguay lifted their fifteenth Copa America title, and finished in fourth-place at the World Cup and to add to that they are currently fourth in the FIFA World Ranking. It seems that Oscar Washington Tabarez's side have continued where they left off in the 2014 World Cup qualifiers, after crushing Bolivia 4-2 and drawing 1-1 with Paraguay in their first two games.
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.
Uruguay vs Bolivia Report
The flooded field didn’t trouble Uruguay as they thumped Bolivia 4-2 in their World Cup qualifying debut.
Uruguay dominated Bolivia at the Centenario stadium in Montevideo and won courtesy of two goals from captain Diego Lugano and one each from attackers Luis Suarez and Edinson Cavani. Bolivia’s goals were converted by Rudy Cardozo and Marcelo Martins.The Copa America champions started strongly and went ahead as early as in the 3rd minute, when Liverpool striker Suarez was given time in the area from a corner-kick and blasted the ball past Bolivia goalkeeper Carlos Arias. Uruguay’s lethal strike-force continued to create clear goal-scoring opportunities, however, from the run of play Bolivia drew level in the 17th minute with a crossed shot from Cardozo.