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The 2014 FIFA World Cup was an international football tournament that was held in Brazil from 12 June to 13 July 2014. The 32 national teams involved in the tournament were required to register a squad of 23 players, including three goalkeepers. [1]
Match schedule. Squads. Statistics. QUALIFYING COMPETITION. Africa. Asia. Europe. N/C America. Oceania. South America. Colombia's World Cup squad 2014. D.O.B. CLUB WC. 1 GK David Ospina 31 Aug 1988 OGC Nice (FRA) 2 DF Cristian Zapata 30 Sep 1986 AC Milan (ITA)
The Colombian team has participated in six World Cups: 1962, 1990, 1994, 1998, 2014 and 2018. In the 2014 edition held in Brazil, the team achieved its best World Cup performance, reaching the quarter-finals and coming fifth in the final standings. [10]
The two teams had met in 38 previous matches, including in the 1962 FIFA World Cup group stage, won 2–1 by Uruguay. 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 .
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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:...
Jun 14, 2014 · Check out Colombia's latest scores, goals, shooting, passing, defense, possession stats and more for the 2014 World Cup.
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Nov 10, 2022 · Published. 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...
