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- Colombia qualified for the 2014 FIFA World Cup after finishing second to Argentina in the CONMEBOL South American section of qualifying, ahead of Chile, Ecuador and Uruguay. Brazil, as hosts, qualified automatically for the competition.
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The top two teams in each group qualified for the 2014 World Cup directly, while the two third-placed teams engaged in a play-off tie for a chance to qualify via a further inter-confederation qualifying tie against a team from CONMEBOL.
The South American Zone of 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification saw nine teams competing for 4 or 5 berths in the finals. Brazil automatically qualified for the World Cup as the host nation so were not involved in CONMEBOL qualifying. Argentina, Colombia, Chile, Ecuador and Uruguay advanced to the World Cup.
Their most recent meetings were in the 2014 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, with both teams winning at home, Colombia winning 4–0 and Uruguay winning 2–0.
Nov 10, 2022 · 10 Nov 2022. Colombia qualified for the WC semis. Colombia returned to the FIFA World Cup in 2014 after a gap of 16 years. They beat Greece, Côte d'Ivoire, and Japan in the group stage....
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Style & formation:After years of underachievement whilst employing defensive tactics, Colombia have reaped the benefits of attack-minded variations of 4-4-2 and 4-2-2-2. It's thrilling when it works but leaves them vulnerable to counter-attacks. Strengths:The squad has plenty of attacking talents in fine form. Jackson Martinez hit 29 goals for Port...
With Falcao not fit, the burden of expectation falls on Monaco team-mate James Rodriguez, an elegant number 10 who created more chances (43) than any other player in South American qualifying. The gifted left footer, who cost Monaco £37.5m last summer, topped the Ligue 1 charts for assists (12) this season. Shut him down and Colombia may struggle.
Juan Cuadradohas blossomed at Fiorentina and was Serie A's best winger this term, with his explosive pace and ferocious shot yielding 15 goals. His passing accuracy (89.1%) was the highest of any regular Colombian player in World Cup qualifying.
Carlos Valderrama says Jose Pekerman, the Cafeteros' first foreign coach for over 30 years, has given Colombian football its identity back by reverting to an attacking philosophy. The Argentine replaced Leonel Alvarez after Colombia made a stuttering start to qualifying for Brazil. He led his native country to the last eight of the 2006 World Cup.
Fairly comfortably, finishing a close second to Argentina. Their haul of 30 points from 16 games represents their best ever return. Outstanding performances included a 4-0 win at home to Uruguay and a 3-1 win in Chile, plus a gritty goalless draw in Argentina.
In four campaigns they've reached the last 16 only once, losing to Cameroon in 1990. Painful memories still linger from USA 94; defender Andres Escobar was murdered in his hometown of Medellin after scoring a crucial own goal at the tournament. Fifa ranking: 8
Goalkeepers:David Ospina (Nice), Faryd Mondragon (Deportivo Cali), Camilo Vargas (Independiente Santa Fe). Defenders:Mario Yepes (AC Milan), Cristian Zapata (AC Milan), Pablo Armero (West Ham, on loan from Napoli), Camilo Zuniga (Napoli), Santiago Arias (PSV Eindhoven), Eder Alvarez Balanta (River Plate), Carlos Valdes (San Lorenzo). Midfielders:Fr...
The Ivorians' golden generation may have a grey-ish tinge but a kind draw (for once) has given them a golden chance of reaching the last 16 for the first time. But while their attacking options are formidable, the back line doesn't inspire confidence. This Ivorian team has flattered to deceive, with their failure to win at least one Africa Cup of N...
14 June 2014 Colombia v Greece, Estadio Mineirao, Belo Horizonte, 17:00 (BBC) 15 June 2014 Ivory Coast v Japan, Arena Pernambuco, Recife, 02:00 (ITV) 19 June 2014 Colombia v Ivory Coast, Estadio Nacional, Brasilia, 17:00 (BBC) 19 June 2014 Japan v Greece, Arena das Dunas, Natal, 23:00 (BBC) 24 June 2014 Japan v Colombia, Arena Pantanal, Cuiaba, 21:...
May 22, 2018 · World Cup Qualification. Colombia qualified for the 2014 FIFA World Cup after finishing second to Argentina in the CONMEBOL South American section of qualifying, ahead of Chile, Ecuador and Uruguay. Brazil, as hosts, qualified automatically for the competition. After finishing second in qualifying, Colombia went in to the competition as top ...
May 22, 2014 · Watch BBC Sport's profile of Colombia ahead of the FIFA World Cup in Brazil.
