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.”
But Peru are tough opponents. This Copa America has been impacted by the revolution of smaller teams.
However, the Peruvians—who qualified in first position among the best two runners-up above Paraguay—seriously need to improve on their game. Guerrero has been their only redeemer in front of goal. An intelligent plan from Colombia to shut down the striker’s options on the pitch could cost Peru a semi-final spot.
“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.”
But Peru are tough opponents. This Copa America has been impacted by the revolution of smaller teams.
However, the Peruvians—who qualified in first position among the best two runners-up above Paraguay—seriously need to improve on their game. Guerrero has been their only redeemer in front of goal. An intelligent plan from Colombia to shut down the striker’s options on the pitch could cost Peru a semi-final spot.
